JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022

Purdue University

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College of Agricultural
Agricultural Economics
Assistant Professor, Agribusiness Marketing

JOE ID Number: 2021-02_111467809
Date Posted: 10/13/2021
Date Inactive: 01/31/2022
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor, Agribusiness Marketing
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A1 -- General Economics
Keywords:
Marketing
Agribusiness
Sales
Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with education, training and professional experience
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Principal Duties:

The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in food and agribusiness marketing, agribusiness management, or the principles of sales. With respect to research, the department encourages the successful candidate to pursue high quality scholarly research in the areas of agribusiness marketing, sales, consumer behavior, industrial organization, contract theory, etc. The candidate is expected to publish in high-impact peer reviewed journals, to mentor graduate students, and to secure external grant funding.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to conduct research and engage with professional audiences with five centers housed in the Department, working in the areas of agribusiness, commercial agriculture, international trade, and rural development. Collaborations with these centers, as well as with the economics department and other University- wide, interdisciplinary centers of excellence in Discovery Park offer important opportunities for funding, impact, and engagement.
This is an academic year appointment.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with education, training, and professional experience. An excellent fringe benefit package includes a retirement program, medical, and life and disability insurance.

Application and Materials: Applying for this position is a two-step process. First, candidates must upload materials via the portal:
https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=16274&company=purdueuniv
In addition, candidates must submit materials to https://econjobmarket.org/.

Application materials must include:
1.) Cover letter that speaks to the candidate’s qualifications for and interests in the position as described herein with contact information,
2.) C.V.,
3.) Diversity and inclusion statement explaining how the candidate’s teaching, scholarship, and mentoring, has helped or will help to foster and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the department and the college, 4.) Statement of research interests and future research direction,
5.) Statement of teaching philosophy and vision,
6) A list of three professional references with contact information.

Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including discovery, instruction and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.
Screening of applicants will begin on December 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position. For additional information contact Tracy Buck at tbuck08@purdue.edu

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/31/2022
Application Instructions:
Applying for this position is a two-step process.
First, candidates must upload materials via the portal:
https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=16274&company=purdueuniv
In addition, candidates must submit materials to
https://econjobmarket.org/.

Application materials must include:
1.) Cover letter that speaks to the candidate’s qualifications for and interests in the position as described herein with contact information,
2.) C.V.,
3.) Diversity and inclusion statement explaining how the candidate’s teaching, scholarship, and mentoring, has helped or will help to foster and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the department and the college, 4.) Statement of research interests and future research direction,
5.) Statement of teaching philosophy and vision,
6) A list of three professional references with contact information.
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