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Instructor: Sustainable Food Systems
The American University of Rome is looking for an instructor to teach the course “Sustainable Food Systems” for the U.S.-accredited social science Master in Food Studies: Policies for Sustainable Production and Consumption. The course involves 45 contact hours. In 2027, it will run during the spring semester (January – May) and subsequently in the fall semester (September -December).
Course Description
The aim of the course is to review the conceptual and analytical frameworks for the sustainability of the food system, the trade-offs involved, and to analyze how sustainability is pursued in practice by different actors in a variety of contexts including the Global North and Global South. The food system refers to all processes involved in the production, processing, consumption and disposal of food; it implies the involvement of different sectors, disciplines and stakeholders and the intersection with aspects of public health, environment as well as social and economic development. The Key role and relative importance of different parts of the food economy in the overall food systems structure and transformation will be analyzed. The course includes transferable skills related to management of projects dealing with sustainability. One or more field trips to regional and/or local food systems in Italy will also be included.
Required qualifications:
- Ph.D. in agricultural economics/development economics/economic geography
- Previous teaching experience.
- Excellent knowledge of English
Desirable qualifications
- Previous teaching experience at the graduate level
- Previous teaching experience with North American programs
- Professional experience in food and agricultural development policies/projects
Application & Procedure
All applicants must have the right to work in Italy.
Applicants should submit a letter of application to applications@aur.edu detailing their teaching and other relevant experience, as well as a CV that includes the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage.
Please include ref: HR2- 2026 Food Studies and the candidate's full name in the subject field.
Further details
- APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 15 July 2026
- COURSE STARTING DATE: January 2027
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