EARTH University is hiring a Postharvest Specialist Professor

The candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in agronomy with an emphasis on post-harvest/pomology or related fields, with a graduate degree (preferably a doctorate) related to the field of post-harvesting.
• Experience in plant physiology, chemistry, engineering, nutrition/health, phytopathology, and quality and use of technologies in the post-harvest field.
• Experience in advising productive companies (cultivation, harvesting, packaging, ripening, and marketing, among others).
• Research experience in the aforementioned areas.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence. (Attach evaluations.)
• Skills in the use of information and communication technologies in face-to-face and virtual environments.
  • Fluent written and oral English and Spanish.
  • Excellent abilities in inter-disciplinary and multicultural teamwork.
  • Availability to live and work in a rural area.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate in students the learning of principles, skills, and practical experiences in post-harvest techniques and their importance through the development of topics such as: increasing shelf life, conserving the quality and reducing post-harvest losses of fresh fruits and vegetables, analyzing biological, cultural, and environmental factors prior to harvest, physiological processes during ripening and senescence, harvesting, conditioning, packaging, storage, and transportation operations. 
• Advise the post-harvest laboratory and other academic farms.
  • Facilitate student learning through principles and applied experiences in a multicultural and diverse environment.
  • Participate in outreach activities of the University and support the activities of the International Academic Relations Office.
  • Participate in research projects, in the Work Experience course and other activities that involve students of the University and in scientific or professional activities in your field.
  • Support other activities of the academic program and provide service to the University (in both campuses: Guácimo, Limón and Liberia, Guanacaste) that contribute to the integral education of the student.

EARTH offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. EARTH also has residential options available in a multicultural environment inside our Campus.

Application Procedure

Candidates should send a cover letter describing their qualifications for the position and their teaching philosophy, a copy of their curriculum vitae and contact information for three references including phone numbers and e-mails and Skype contact. References will be contacted only if the candidates are selected as finalists. 

Send all documents to: decanato@earth.ac.cr