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Assistant Professor in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Posted on July 21, 2026

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s (UMES) Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resource Sciences seeks applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. This position is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment. The anticipated starting date for this position is Fall 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to UMES’ mission to address global agricultural challenges, including food security, food systems, sustainable agriculture, and rural development. The department offers B.S. degrees in General Agriculture with several concentrations, an Agribusiness Management, an M.S., and a Ph.D. in Food and Agricultural Sciences. The department is actively engaged in teaching, research, and extension and has many faculty and staff with split appointments between UMES Extension and the UMES Agriculture Experiment Station. This position emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and will have teaching, research, and service responsibilities.

• The successful candidate will conduct research, teach, and provide service to the department, university, and the community.
• He/she will work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team within the food security and food systems disciplines and is expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program.
• The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate international agriculture courses such as International Agricultural Development, Global Food Systems, and Sustainable Agriculture.
• Actively seek research and teaching grants and contracts.
• Advise undergraduate students; advise and direct graduate students in the global food security and food systems disciplines.
• Develop new graduate courses in international agriculture and global food systems to support Agriculture, Food, and Resource Sciences programs.
• Help in the recruitment of students.
• Develop interdisciplinary relationships with faculty in other departments.
• Engage with stakeholders, including farmers, industry, government agencies, and international organizations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Agronomy, International Agriculture, Rural Development, or a related field strongly emphasizing agricultural emerging issues, global food security, and food systems.
• Evidence of scholarly publications and grantsmanship.
• Ability to interact productively with others in a diverse setting, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in and commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring students with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to develop nationally and internationally recognized programs to serve the agricultural sector of the state, region, nation, and the world, as well as to participate in interdisciplinary research.

Ph.D.

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• Leave benefits include paid sick leave (15 days), collegial (3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

$80,000 - $90,000

Required Application Materials:

• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of Research Experience and Interests
• Unofficial transcript
• Contact information for three professional references. (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent)

All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit to apply.

The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an 1890 Land-Grant University in Maryland, located in a rural setting on the Delmarva Peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. The major metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA, are within easy travel distance.

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. This nine-month, tenure-track position starts Fall 2026 and focuses on interdisciplinary teaching, research, and extension in global food security and sustainable agriculture.

The candidate will teach diverse courses, develop a nationally and internationally recognized program, advise students, and engage with stakeholders to advance UMES’ mission.

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• more people choose car‑free days out
• the impacts of traffic are reduced
• everyone can enjoy leisure, culture and nature without needing a car.

• our B2B membership and partnership schemes
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• working with organisations including the Royal Horticultural Society, the National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Environment Scotland.

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Our website provides the public with discounts at hundreds of attractions and places to stay across the UK. Easy‑to‑follow car‑free travel directions are powered by integrated journey planning technology from our core partner, Traveline.

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• Understanding of B2B models, partnerships and revenue growth
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Help grow a national movement for car‑free leisure.

Good Journey is looking for a passionate individual who shares our belief that everyone should be able to access culture, heritage and nature without a car to join a volunteer board of directors.

Good Journey is a small not‑for‑profit Community Interest Company. We champion car‑free leisure travel across the UK and work to reduce carbon emissions produced by leisure travel.

• more people choose car‑free days out
• the impacts of traffic are reduced
• everyone can enjoy leisure, culture and nature without needing a car.

• our B2B membership and partnership schemes
• consultancy with tourism attractions and businesses, local authorities, Destination Organisations
• working with organisations including the Royal Horticultural Society, the National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Environment Scotland.

Together we promote, incentivise and make it easy for people to choose the train, bus, walking or wheeling for their days out and UK holidays.

Our website provides the public with discounts at hundreds of attractions and places to stay across the UK. Easy‑to‑follow car‑free travel directions are powered by integrated journey planning technology from our core partner, Traveline.

Around 60% of a visitor attraction’s Scope 3 CO2 emissions come from visitor travel. Good Journey’s pioneering work across the UK tackles this challenge head‑on. We've been grateful to receive grant funding from the Foundation for Integrated Transport and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. We're also proud winners of the Best Decarbonising Leisure Travel category at the 2026 Decarbonising Transport awards, demonstrating the strength and importance of our work in sustainable travel.

• The opportunity to shape the future of sustainable leisure travel in the UK
• A chance to use your skills for meaningful environmental and social impact
• Experience working with a dynamic, mission‑driven team
• A supportive, collaborative board culture.

• Experience scaling digital products, platforms or online services
• Commercial acumen and business development expertise
• Understanding of B2B models, partnerships and revenue growth
• Digital strategy and product development knowledge
• Passion for sustainable travel and social impact.

• A digital product manager or director with scale‑up experience
• A commercial director who has grown B2B businesses
• Someone with e‑commerce, affiliate marketing or membership platform experience
• An entrepreneur who has built and scaled digital services.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a mission‑led, collaborative individual, with digital and commercial scaling experience, to join our board of directors. This is an unpaid, strategic volunteer role to support the growth and impact of our CIC.

We welcome both first‑time board members and experienced directors. What matters most is your passion for sustainable travel for leisure and your commitment to our mission.

The role requires approximately three remote meetings per year, plus one in‑person meeting.

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Hours:40 per week average, Monday - Friday with alternate Saturdays

Location:Frome

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