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Principle Duties: The Department of Agricultural Economics is seeking a self-directed candidate to develop a nationally recognized scholarly research and teaching program in the area of agribusiness marketing, management, and/or agricultural markets. The person filling this academic year position will be expected to develop a highly visible research and teaching program including acquisition of external funding and development of innovative educational delivery. The Department is experiencing an increasing enrollment and demand for its agribusiness curriculum. As such, the person in this position is expected to contribute to a rich tradition of award winning teachers and excellence in classroom instruction by teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department. The person filling this position is expected to disseminate research results through peer reviewed journals and other appropriate outlets. The Department has a strong group of professionals who focus on food and agribusiness management. Opportunities will exist for the successful candidate to develop innovative outreach programs to meet the continuing educational needs of regional, national and international food and agribusiness companies delivered through the nationally recognized Center for Food and Agricultural Business (CAB). Opportunity also exists for the successful candidate to become involved with the Department’s MS-MBA program. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with faculty and graduate students in related and complementary research and educational programs.

Qualifications: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, business, marketing, management or other closely related field. Outstanding expertise in microeconomic theory and quantitative methods as well as evidence of program interests in problems related to businesses in the agri-food chain are required. This position requires a strong ability to communicate orally and in writing and the skill to be an effective teacher when working in the classroom or public forums.
Classroom teaching experience is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

The College: The Department is an integral part of the College of Agriculture, one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural resource sciences and ranked eighth globally in the 2014 QS World University Rankings. The College is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and extension), to international activities and perspectives that span all missions and to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment focused on excellence in all we do. The College has 11 academic departments and includes 330 faculty, 2710 undergraduate students, and 685 graduate students. The College’s strategic plan can be accessed at: https://www2.ag.purdue.edu/Pages/strategicplan.aspx.

Application Procedure: Applications must be sent to Debby Weber, Assistant to the Head, Department of Agricultural Economics, 403 West State St., Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907–2056, weberdl@purdue.edu. A complete application includes: 1) a short statement describing research, teaching and Extension interests, 2) graduate transcripts, 3) a writing sample, 4) contact information for three references, and curriculum vitae. Screening of applicants will begin February 28,2015 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.