Assistant Professor – Agricultural and Food Economics and/or Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 04 Dec 2022

Posting Details
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Working Title Assistant Professor – Agricultural and Food Economics and/or Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number 202200394F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $95,000 - $105,000 plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employee Benefits
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Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit
DARE centers its research, teaching and outreach activities in defined areas of excellence: the economics of food systems, including agribusiness management and finance, entrepreneurship, crop and livestock production, industrial organization, consumer behavior, food labeling and food policy; the economics of water, land and environment; and agricultural education. We are committed to engaging stakeholders in high-quality disciplinary and interdisciplinary research, and effectively communicate findings to the public and peers. Excellence in teaching and mentoring students is created with thoughtful and innovative curricular design, emphasizing experiential learning where appropriate and fostering student achievement. We strive for a collaborative and inclusive environment in which colleagues and stakeholders are highly valued and supported.
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes
% Research 50
% Teaching 40
% Service 10
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/04/2022
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/16/2023
Position End Date
Position Summary
This tenure track Assistant Professor position is a full-time (9-month) appointment.
The successful candidate will:
  • Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in one or more fields within agricultural and food economics and/or agribusiness management and entrepreneurship.
  • Publish in highly ranked peer-reviewed journals appropriate to the individual’s research focus
  • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Topics are negotiable based on departmental needs and personal interests
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students (MS and PhD)
  • Engage in service/outreach commensurate with interest, experience, and departmental needs.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Required Job Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or related field completed prior to start date
  • Specialization and/or strong interest in developing research and teaching programs in agricultural and food economics and/or agribusiness management and entrepreneurship
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability, commensurate with professional experience, to generate research publishable in highly ranked journals in economics and/or agricultural economics.
  • Demonstrated ability and/or interest in engaging in research and outreach/engagement activities relevant to Colorado State University and its land grant mission, in collaboration with faculty in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, and/or relevant to Colorado stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability and/or interest, commensurate with professional experience, in mentoring students and teaching courses in agricultural and food economics and/or agribusiness management and entrepreneurship at the undergraduate and graduate level.
  • Demonstrated ability and/or commitment to pursue contract and grant funding, including support for graduate students.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, and outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please apply online by December 4, 2022. A complete application packet includes:
  • Cover Letter – A cover letter, not to exceed three pages, detailing how the candidate meets each of the required and preferred qualifications
  • Curriculum vitae – Current
  • Other – An original research article, published or unpublished (job market paper)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
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    Diversity Statement
    Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
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    Essential Duties


    Job Duty Category Teaching
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Topics are negotiable based on departmental needs and personal interests
    • Engage with undergraduate students, supervise Masters and PhD students
    Percentage Of Time 40
    Job Duty Category Research
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Applying expertise and skills through study and research relevant to agricultural and food economics and/or agribusiness management and entrepreneurship for the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
    • Publish research articles in peer-reviewed, highly ranked journals in economics and/or agricultural economics
    • Write successful grant proposals
    • Write reports and other publishing to engage with non-academic stakeholders
    Percentage Of Time 50
    Job Duty Category Service
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Contribute to service the needs of department, as determined by the department head, and the broader profession.
    Percentage Of Time 10

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