Michigan State University

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The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University seeks a full-time, academic-year Fixed Term Assistant or Associate Professor of Agribusiness Management Economics, with an appointment of 30% teaching, 60% extension, and 10% service. The successful candidate will provide academic and administrative leadership for the MSU Extension Telfarm Data Center, overseeing Telfarm services, staff, and farm business management activities while collaborating closely with Extension educators, AFRE leadership, and the Farm Business Management Team. The faculty member will also deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in agribusiness management, agricultural markets, and finance, with expertise in financial risk management, crop insurance and farm safety-net programs, farm finance, financial markets, farm business analysis, or agricultural land values preferred. Additional responsibilities include collaboration with MSU faculty, Michigan agricultural stakeholders, and service on departmental, college, university, and professional committees. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, management, or a related field and demonstrate effective teaching, student and stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of U.S. production agriculture.