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Assistant Professor, FANR-ASE
Ref no:
Fac 5/24
Field of study
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Deadline:
July 31, 2024
Contact Info:
Email: deanserd@ait.asia
Tel no. (66-2) 524-6074
Fax no. (66-2) 524-6071
Remark:
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for interviews.
Qualification:

Faculty Position
Agricultural Systems Engineering (ASE)
Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources
School of Environment, Resources and Development
Asian Institute of Technology

 

Rank: Assistant Professor

Location: Agricultural Systems and Engineering (ASE) Academic Program, Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (DFANR), School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.

Background

  1. The Institute: The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), founded in 1959, is an autonomous, non-profit, international, postgraduate educational institution. The Institute offers degree and non-degree programs in three Schools. AIT promotes technological change and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region through higher education, research, and outreach. AIT has become a leading regional postgraduate institution and is actively working with public and private sector partners throughout the region and with some of the top universities in the world. It offers Master and Doctoral degrees, diploma and certificate programs in engineering, science, planning and management, and serves over 2,000 students from various countries across Asia and beyond. Teaching faculty, researchers, and students from more than 45 countries form a unique international community on the Institute’s beautifully-landscaped residential campus, situated 42 km north of Bangkok.

  2. The Agricultural Systems and Engineering (ASE) Academic Program: The ASE Academic Program comprises two Areas of Specialization, namely ‘Agricultural Systems’ and ‘Agricultural Engineering’ within the Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (DFANR). The ‘Agricultural Systems’ Specialization provides a holistic understanding of smallholder agriculture, the type mostly found in Asia. It provides a comprehensive understanding of physical and biological production factors from the perspective of the producers, including how economic and social factors affect farm enterprises. The ‘Agricultural Engineering’ Specialization emphasizes on the application of engineering principles to agriculture to increase the efficiency of food production through effective use of inputs and management of natural resources. It prepares professionals to develop, adopt, and disseminate knowledge and technologies that focus on the engineering and management of biological and agricultural resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Applications are invited for a direct-hire full time faculty position at an Assistant Professor level in the Agricultural Systems and Engineering (ASE) Academic Program of the Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (DFANR), School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.

The successful candidate is expected to:

  1. Teach 3–4 graduate level courses related to Agricultural Systems, emphasizing Climate-Smart Agriculture, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture and Ecological Farming, and Integrated Crop Water/Nutrient/Pest Management, and similar other relevant courses
  2. Develop new relevant course(s) and research programs as necessary
  3. Supervise Master and Doctoral student’s thesis/dissertation research
  4. Develop a viable research program leading to publications in professional journals, take initiatives in bringing sponsored research and developing cooperative links to foster new partnerships
  5. Involve in the conduct of training programs, workshops, and other capacity development activities supported by regional or international agencies both in public and private sectors

Desired Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the following general qualifications:

  1. Holds a PhD or Doctoral degree from a reputable university with specialization in Agricultural Systems, Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, or a closely related field. The applicant should demonstrate expertise in research focused on agricultural systems sustainability, crop productivity management under stress, regenerative agriculture, and optimizing water and nutrient management in agronomic and horticultural crops
  2. Demonstrates his/her active involvement in professional activities. Ability to publish in international refereed journals, excellent communication skills, and experience in obtaining research grants in international competition are highly desirable
  3. Possesses demonstrated relevant experience and competence in teaching and student supervision at graduate level with excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  4. Has a strong commitment to teaching and research, with an aptitude to establish and maintain dynamic research programs in major areas/issues of agricultural systems
  5. Previous exposure to the problems and prospects in the Asian Region and a well-established linkage with donors and research partners will be an added advantage

Benefits

The appointment will be at the rank of an Assistant Professor. The initial appointment is normally for two years and is renewable based on performance. The salary offered to the successful candidate is regionally competitive, commensurate with qualification and experience. Additional benefits include provident fund, air travel for self and direct dependents, settlement grant, education subsidy for dependent children, and medical benefits as per the Institute’s policy and procedure. It is also possible to earn an additional income by carrying out consultancy services as provisioned in the Institute’s policy and procedure.

Application Procedure

The application deadline is 31 July 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline and will continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate is expected to join the institute in September 2024.

Please send in a letter of application including (1) curriculum vitae, (2) copies of at least five selected publications, (3) one-page professional statement describing goals and aspirations, and (4) names and addresses of three referees to the following address:

 

The Dean
School of Environment, Resources and Development
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Tel: +66-2524-6074
Fax: +66-2524-6071
E-mail: deanserd@ait.ac.th

 

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