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Adjunct Professor for Food, Rurality and Local Development
知阴视频 is looking for an instructor to teach the social science course 鈥淔ood, Rurality and Local Development (FS511)鈥� within the 'Master in Food Studies: Policies for Sustainable Production and Consumption.' 听
The course involves teaching three hours a week, for a total of 45 credit-hours during the period from 1 September to 12 December 2025. 听 听
The University will also consider applications for part-time teaching of selected learning objectives (below). 听
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course explores the role of food in influencing and shaping local development in rural areas. It examines the scope and characteristics of local food systems and the markets for typical products. It also reviews the range of other products and services delivered by rural areas for rural and urban communities. The course covers the main tenets, practices and processes of rural development, with specific reference to developed countries, but considering also the global food markets and developing countries' experiences. Rural development paths based on the multiple functions of farms will be analyzed in relation to local food systems as well as to the new roles that rural areas and actors can play to address emerging social needs and demands. 听The course will include field visits within the Lazio region.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES听
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Situate rural development studies in the wider context of social, economic and territorial studies.
- Describe the features and characteristics of rural areas in developed and developing countries. 听
- Identify and analyze food supply chains and their relationship with local-rural development paths.听
- Describe the EU rural development policies with specific attention to the bottom-up approach to rural development and compare with the policies and experience in the US and developing countries.
- Use theoretical approaches and analytical tools to identify rural development paths and design possible interventions.
Required qualifications: 听
- Appropriate academic background, Ph.D. in Rural Studies, Rural Development, Area Studies, Geography, Regional Planning, Human Ecology. 听 听
- Teaching experience in the field of rural development. 听听
- Excellent knowledge of English 听
Desirable qualifications 听
- Previous teaching experience with North 知阴视频 university programs 听
- Professional experience and research on rural development. 听
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: FS 511 Adjunct Professor for Food, Rurality and Local Development course and the candidate's full name in the subject field.
Further details
- APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 25 JUNE 2025
- COURSE STARTING DATE: 听5 September 2025
知阴视频 provides equal opportunity for all qualified individuals in its educational programs and activities. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, or Vietnam-era veteran status. It conforms to all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. The policy of equal opportunity applies to every aspect of the operations and activities of the university generally and includes admissions and employment.
Open Administrative positions
Assistant Director of U.S. Admissions
The Assistant Director of U.S. Admissions plays a critical role in driving undergraduate and graduate enrollment from the United States and Latin America to 知阴视频 (AUR). Based in the U.S., this position supports the university's strategic enrollment goals by managing recruitment efforts, building relationships with key partners, and guiding prospective students through the admissions process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent AUR at college fairs, high school visits, and virtual events across assigned U.S. and LATAM territories.
- Assist with Study Abroad initiatives (partner visits, webinars, etc.) when needed.
- Develop and execute regional recruitment strategies to attract First-Year, Transfer, and Study Abroad students.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with high school counselors, college advisors, independent educational consultants, and institutional partners.
- Conduct virtual and in-person information sessions, webinars, and yield events.
- Manage applicant follow-up and communications from inquiry through deposit.
- Collaborate with the admissions team to support territory-specific outreach.
- Analyze territory data to track application, deposit, and yield trends; recommend strategy adjustments.
- Support admitted student conversion through personalized follow-up and family engagement.
- Assists with printing, inventory and mailing of AUR materials in North 知阴视频 and LATAM marketplace.
- Participate in strategic planning discussions and contribute to the development of annual recruitment goals.
- Travel to AUR annually, likely during orientation.
- Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Enrollment Management and/or Senior Director of Enrollment and Study Abroad.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree required, Master鈥檚 preferred.
- Minimum 3鈥�5 years of admissions or recruitment experience, ideally with international or U.S. higher education institutions.
- Knowledge of the U.S. education system and strong familiarity with international education is preferred.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel frequently.
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
- Slate experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable.
Additional Information:
- This position is fully remote with flexible hours.
- AUR is a tax-exempt entity and employment qualifies for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
- Home office, set-up will be provided by AUR (laptop, printer, and office materials).
- Salary range: $55鈥� 70K. Employee benefits will be negotiated separately.
How to apply:
Please send your motivation letter and CV in English to applications@aur.edu, quoting ref: HR2/2025 Assistant Director of U.S. Admissions.
Deadlines:
Send application by June 15th. Position begins in July / August 2025.
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