JOE - March 2014

 
The Ohio State University
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
Farm Income Enhancement Chair and Director
 
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Farm Income Enhancement Chair and Director
Section: 1 -- US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Columbus, OH, USA
JEL Classification: N5 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, and Extractive Industries
Deadline Date: 03/15/2014

JOE ID Number: 201403_400255

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Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) at Ohio State University seeks an emerging scholar for appointment as the Farm Income Enhancement Chair and Director of the Center for Cooperative, Business and Community Education and Development. The successful candidate will:
--Continue the tradition of the Farm Income Enhancement Program by conducting effectual research on issues and problems relating to sustainability of food, agricultural and environmental systems, as they relate to production, marketing, distribution and policy
--Serve as founding Director of the Center for Cooperative, Business and Community Education and Development. Duties include:
-providing visionary leadership for this newly funded center
-establishing ties with local, national and international community of cooperative enterprises
--Make available to agribusiness, agricultural, cooperative and small business leaders, policymakers and the general public the results of research
--Teach appropriate courses in AEDE's undergraduate and graduate programs.

The appointee will provide innovative intellectual leadership in the Department, College, and University, and will be active in enhancing relationships with other departments and colleges at Ohio State and with stakeholders and relevant public agencies. Enthusiasm in pursuing collaborative projects is expected.
This premier position offers an attractive salary and benefits package, and funding for program support from the Farm Income Enhancement Endowment and related endowment funds. The appointee will have an academic year (9 month) appointment, and will be expected to participate in research, teaching, and outreach activities with the exact combination of duties and program support to be negotiated between the appointee and the Department.

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:

Application Instructions: Will be accepted until March 15, 2014 or until the position is filled. Nominations of qualified individuals are invited at any time. Send a statement of interest and qualifications, a current CV, and the names of three references to:

Ian Sheldon, Chair of Farm Income Enhancement Search Committee
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
The Ohio State University
2120 Fyffe Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1067
Phone: 614-292-2194
Fax: 614-292-4749
E-mail: sheldon.1@osu.edu
http://aede.osu.edu


Online Application URL: http://aede.osu.edu/

Email for Applications: sheldon.1@osu.edu
FAX for Applications: 614-292-4749

More Application Contact Details
Ian Sheldon
Chair of Farm Income Enhancement Search Committee
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
The Ohio State University
2120 Fyffe Road
ColumbusUnited States 43201

Informational URL: http://aede.osu.edu/
For more information, phone: 614-292-2194

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