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Q1 Agricultural Economics

Assistant Professor, Agricultural Economist--The Department of Agricultural Economics at Michigan State University seeks an assistant professor to develop an international reputation for scholarship in the economics of agricultural markets. Appropriate areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, industrial organization, marketing, price analysis, and finance. We seek an individual who can provide creative research leadership and quality teaching and who will collaborate with other researchers at Michigan State University. The holder of this position will be expected to develop a well funded program that results in high-quality research, journal publications, and includes outreach to nonacademic audiences. The successful candidate will be expected to include research on economic issues of importance to components of the Michigan and U.S. livestock value chain. This tenure-system assistant professor or professor position has an academic year salary basis. The assignment is 75% research and 25% teaching. This position will normally involve teaching two courses per year. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or related field. Applications are due October 1, 2007 or until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Send a letter of application (including personal statement or statement of interest), transcripts, vita, and three reference letters. Send application material electronically to Professor Steven D. Hanson, Chairperson, Department of Agricultural Economics (e-mail: aec@msu.edu; phone: 517.355.4567; Fax 517.432.1800). For more details, see http://aec.msu.edu/facposition.htm. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
[ JOE ID# 20070903301 ]

L6 Food Industry
Q1 Food Policy

Assistant Professor, Food Industry Management--The Department of Agricultural Economics at Michigan State University is seeking an assistant professor to develop an outstanding research and teaching program in food retailing, wholesaling, manufacturing, consumer marketing, or a related area. This position will normally involve teaching 2-3 courses per year and over time will provide leadership in the Department's Food Industry Management Program. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program focusing on economic, management or marketing issues related to the food industry. Successful applicants would be expected to publish research results in professional journals and develop a strong record of student learning and achievement. This tenure-system assistant professor position has a 9 month salary basis. The assignment is 50% research and 50% teaching. Candidates are expected to have a Doctoral degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or relevant Business related fields. Excellent teaching, research, and communication skills are required. The ability to work collaboratively and knowledge of food industries is desirable. Applications are due October 1, 2007 or until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Send a letter of application (including personal statement or statement of interest), transcripts, vita, and three reference letters. Send applications electronically to Professor Steven D. Hanson, Department Chairperson, (e-mail ageconsearch@anr.msu.edu); Phone: 517.355.4567; Fax: 517.432.1800. For more details, see http://aec.msu.edu/facposition.htm. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
[ JOE ID# 20070903302 ]