Extension Educator-Fixed

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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University Extension
Department: Extension Agriculture And Agribusiness 10058940
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:Muskegon
Categories:Non-Union

The Michigan State University Extension, Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute seeks qualified candidates for the following full time position:

Extension Educator (Muskegon, MI). Provide local, regional, statewide leadership, educational programming expertise in Farm Business Management, whole farm business and enterprise analysis. Design, implement, evaluate educational programming, farm accounting and recordkeeping, financial analysis, risk management, business transition, succession planning, income tax planning, marketing, farm seasonal, permanent labor management, general farm business management topics, economics of technology implementation, returns on investment, costs of production. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Masters -Agricultural, Food and Resource Economic

Qualified candidates will possess Master’s Degree in Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics + 12 months’ exp as Researcher or any related position in agriculture and agribusiness research, analysis, education or facilitation. Must have 1 year exp in agrifood business management programs, education, farm business management consulting, understanding of farming practices, agricultural economics, agri-food marketing, using statistical software Statistix, Stata, NLogit, financial analysis. Travel required up to 50%, must be willing to travel to sites within 200-mile radius of primary work location. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations from women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

• Current resume/CV.
• Cover letter.
• Four (4) professional references including two (2) current or previous supervisors.

This position is a full-time, fixed term end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon successful performance and continued funding.

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised:Feb 5, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Mar 7, 2024 Eastern Standard Time