Assistant Professor of Agribusiness Management

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education (AESE) in the College of Agricultural Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park campus) invites candidates to apply for an Assistant Professor of Agribusiness Management position. This is a full-time, 36-week, tenure-track appointment with a 60% teaching and 40% Extension appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach five 3-credit courses per year in the Agribusiness Management (AGBM) undergraduate program. Most of these courses will be taught online via Penn State’s World Campus program, though some may be taught in person at Penn State’s University Park campus. Potential course topics include agricultural market and price analysis, agribusiness finance, managing the food system, food product marketing, and economic principles applied to agriculture and the food system. The successful candidate will be expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students, including professional development for future employment in industry. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized Extension program on agribusiness management that enhances the university’s engagement with the agricultural industry in Pennsylvania. Pertinent Extension topics may include price and income risk management, agricultural products and markets, smart ag technologies, and related areas. The successful candidate will be expected to secure external funding to support their Extension program.

Requirements

Doctorate in agricultural economics, agribusiness, or a related economics or business field.
Completed all degree requirements by the appointment date.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to engage professionally with an inclusive population of faculty, staff, students, and Extension audiences.
Actively strive to provide an inclusive learning environment for all.

Nice To Haves

Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, or the food industry.

Responsibilities

Teach five 3-credit courses per year in the Agribusiness Management (AGBM) undergraduate program, primarily online via Penn State’s World Campus, with potential for in-person instruction.
Advise and mentor undergraduate students, including professional development for future employment in industry.
Develop a nationally and internationally recognized Extension program on agribusiness management.
Secure external funding to support their Extension program.