Assistant/Associate Professor of Agribusiness Management; MFA Chair in Agribusiness

Job Description

The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) at the University of Missouri invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Agribusiness Management and MFA Chair in Agribusiness. The position supports teaching and research in DASS relating to agribusinesses, with a particular emphasis on cooperatives and producer-owned organizations. Areas of research relevant to this appointment may include new institutional economics, organizational economics, and transaction cost-based analysis of markets and organizations, as well as cooperative governance, management, finance, value chain coordination, collective action benefits to producers, and the interaction of these areas with cooperative performance and public policy implications. Candidates with backgrounds in economics, agricultural economics, and related fields are encouraged to apply. This is a nine-month appointment. The candidate hired at the Assistant Professor rank will be eligible for the endowed chair appointment upon successful promotion with tenure at the Associate Professor rank.

The successful candidate will have research and teaching interests that complement DASS’s existing strengths in agribusiness and cooperative leadership, the economics of institutions and organizations, natural resource economics, community and international development, and policy analysis. DASS is home to several research and outreach centers, including the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL), the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF), the Financial Research Institute (FRI), the Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security, and the McQuinn Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. DASS has a strong tradition of granting faculty extraordinary latitude to develop new and innovative centers, programs, and activities.

Position Responsibilities: While the assignment of specific responsibilities to the occupant of the MFA Chair will depend on the experience, credentials, and interests of the successful candidate, we anticipate drawing from the following areas for the assignment:

• Undergraduate teaching in areas relating to agribusiness economics, cooperative leadership, strategy, and related subjects.
• Graduate teaching in areas related to collective action, cooperative theory, new institutional economics, and/or public policy.
• A strong program of research and scholarship consistent with that of a faculty member in an AAU research university.
• A proven track record of obtaining external funding.
• Outreach activities linked to rural development, as well as entrepreneurial (collective and otherwise) initiatives.

Start Date: July 1, 2024, or later.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in economics, agricultural economics, or a related social sciences discipline.

Candidates will be evaluated on: Demonstrated capacity to be effective teachers, productive scholars, effective collaborators with DASS colleagues and other faculty in CAFNR and on the MU campus, and generally play a leadership role in an academic environment. Effectiveness of research, including publications in peer reviewed journals, and effectiveness in obtaining competitive external funding. Effectiveness of teaching. Success in working with undergraduate and graduate students in a learning and mentoring environment. Interpersonal skills and the ability to lead within an academic environment. Willingness to adapt as change arises.

Application Materials

Applications will be reviewed starting September 1, 2023. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please visit https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings and search for Job ID 47459 to submit an application. All applications must include a letter of interest in the position, current Curriculum Vitae, relevant scholarship-related work samples, contact information for three professional references, and other supporting materials. Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Harvey James ( hjames@missouri.edu ).

Other Information

University of Missouri, Columbia Campus: The University of Missouri, Columbia (Mizzou) is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System and was established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi. Mizzou is one of the nation's top-tier Research 1 (R1) universities and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) . University of Missouri is a nationally competitive, global university and Missouri's largest public research university. Mizzou is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law, medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

Columbia, Missouri: Columbia is consistently ranked among the top small cities to live in America. A vibrant university town located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia offers low cost of living, is home to nationally renowned public schools, higher education, and excellent health care. University of Missouri Health Care (UMHC) is an academic health care system operated by the University of Missouri System. UMHC includes six hospitals and offers more than 50 primary and specialty clinics. Columbia has easy access to airports from Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City.

Salary

Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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