Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor of AgriBusiness

Instructions to applicants

Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, research program, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Required

Required for the tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor
Doctorate in Agriculture, Agricultural Business or a closely related field with a focus on applied agribusiness. Candidates should have at least 18 graduate level hours in Agri-Business or 18 graduate hours in a combination of Business and Agriculture. Ph.D. candidates who are near completion will be considered.

Required for the non-tenure track lecturer
Masters in Agricultural Business or a closely related field with a focus on applied agribusiness. Candidates should have at least 18 graduate level hours in Agri-Business or 18 graduate hours in a combination of Business and Agriculture.

Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and possess excellent communication skills; be technically current; be an enthusiastic team player who is willing to work in a multidisciplinary program; and have demonstrated skills in leadership.

Preferred

A focus on applied Agriculture Business Background, experience or course work in the business aspects of livestock production.

Primary Responsibilities

Candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in agri-business. These teaching opportunities may include courses such as Ag Economics, Ag Marketing, Farm & Ranch Records, Natural Resource Economics etc. There may also be additional teaching of graduate level courses depending on departmental needs, the individual’s interests, educational background and skill level. Additional responsibilities include serving as an advisor for student clubs; participation in and helping conduct departmental sponsored events; participation in faculty governance and service activities at the departmental, college and university levels; and engagement in scholarly activity. Such activities are broadly defined and may include the scholarship of teaching, research, or similar activities. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.