University of Missouri-Columbia

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) seeks applications for the position of Instructor or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor. This is a non-tenure track, nine-month appointment, which will support undergraduate and/or graduate programs in Agribusiness Management and Agricultural and Applied Economics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the area of commodities sales and marketing and assisting to lead programmatic development in the future. Courses may be delivered via traditional classroom and/or online format. Other teaching, undergraduate student organization advising, advising of students, and/or service responsibilities may be assigned in place of the above should our needs change.

Minimum Qualifications: MS degree in economics, agricultural economics, or related discipline.

Candidates will be evaluated on: Highest Degree earned. Industry or professional experience in agricultural sales is strongly preferred. Effectiveness of teaching. Success in working with undergraduate and graduate students in a learning and mentoring environment, as well as for advising, recruitment, and industry connections. Interpersonal skills and the ability to lead within an academic environment. Experience with e-learning and technology-related educational innovation. Willingness to adapt as change arises.

To see the full announcement, go to https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings, Job ID 55280.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.