The successful candidate should demonstrate strong competence in international rural development planning, with specialized knowledge of rural transformation, agrarian systems, and sustainable development in the Global South. Required expertise includes critical understanding of rural governance, land tenure and land-use planning, agrifood systems, water governance, biodiversity conservation, and natural resource management. The candidate should possess the capability to analyze and teach complex socio-ecological systems using interdisciplinary and systems-thinking approaches, as well as the ability to connect theory, policy, and practice through applied case studies. The candidate must demonstrate skill in participatory planning methodologies, policy analysis, and sustainability assessment, with experience in designing integrated rural development strategies. Strong research and scholarly capacities are essential, including critical engagement with peer-reviewed literature, institutional reports, and contemporary policy debates. The ability to facilitate seminar-based learning, mentor graduate students, and foster critical discussion is required. Intercultural competence, ethical awareness, and sensitivity to Indigenous and local knowledge systems are highly desirable, along with demonstrated excellence in academic writing, communication, and collaborative teaching practices.