Position Description No. 018691.0001
Associate or Assistant Professor Position Available
Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Title and Specialization:
Associate/Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Specialization: Agricultural Finance and Agribusiness Management
Description of Responsibilities
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics is seeking an Associate or Assistant Professor
in Agricultural Finance and Agribusiness Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for
teaching, research and outreach. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate
courses in agricultural finance and agribusiness management as well as applied economic theory and/or
quantitative methods (as appropriate). The incumbent will mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate
students. The successful candidate is expected to develop a scholarly program of research in applied
economics appropriate to the broad set of agribusiness and food system issues relevant to Colorado and
will actively pursue and obtain external funding. Regular publication of research in refereed journals and
other outlets are expected. Service to the University, profession, and society are key responsibilities.
Inspired by its land-grant heritage, the Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences and the
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics are committed to excellence, setting the standard for
public agricultural higher education in teaching, research, and service for the benefit of the citizens of
Colorado, the United States, and the world. Applicants should be enthusiastic about developing a
comprehensive and nationally recognized program, provide leadership, and have a willingness to be a
team player in the department and across the university.
The initial nine-month appointment will have responsibilities weighted approximately 40% teaching (2-3
semester courses each academic year), 40% research, and 20% outreach and service. The distribution of
research and outreach responsibilities is negotiable.
Required Qualifications:
 A Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, business, or related field. The Ph.D. must be
completed before start date.
 Evidence of ability to develop a teaching program in finance and agribusiness management.
 Evidence of ability and interest in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
 Facility with economic theory, quantitative methods and their application to applied problems.
 Evidence of ability to develop an impactful research and outreach program in applied economics.
 Ability and intention to aggressively pursue contract and grant funding.
 Ability to disseminate applied research results to a diverse set of industry, government and
academic audiences.
 Demonstrated commitment to the land-grant mission.
Desired Qualifications:
 Training and professional experience with finance, supply chain management, risk management,
logistics, production, or applied industrial organization relevant to agribusiness firms.
 Professional experience in U.S. and/or international agribusiness including organizations that
support the industry (trade associations, government agencies, etc.).
 Knowledge of agriculture and/or the broader food system.
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Ability and interest to work in interdisciplinary research and outreach.
Ability and interest to align with College of Agricultural Sciences Strategic Initiatives.
(http://home.agsci.colostate.edu/strategic-initiatives/)
Ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion reflecting
departmental and institutional values.
Ability to teach courses in management, production, marketing, or industrial organization.
Ability and interest to contribute toward the online distance degree completion program for the
B.S. degree in Agricultural Business
Effective Date:
Position available as an annual 9-month tenure track appointment beginning as soon as August 15, 2015.
Salary:
Competitive and based upon professional credentials and experience.
Application process:
Applications received by January 26, 2015 are guaranteed full consideration. Applications received after
that date will be accepted until the position is filled by a suitable candidate. All interested and qualified
individuals are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit: a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, a one-page research and/or outreach
agenda (five-year horizon), available evidence of teaching performance, transcripts for all graduate study
(unofficial versions acceptable for application), and contact information for three references. Permission
will be requested prior to contacting references for all semifinalists. In a separate file, please send one
representative research paper. Electronic submissions are preferred. All materials should be sent to:
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523-1172
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