Agribusiness Management Educator — Online Teaching & Extension

The Pennsylvania State University; Struble (PA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University’s AESE department invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Agribusiness Management at University Park. The position is a 36-week, tenure-track appointment with 60% teaching and 40% Extension responsibilities, teaching five 3-credit courses annually in the Agribusiness Management program, most online via World Campus.

The candidate will advise undergraduates, develop a nationally recognized Extension program, secure external funding, and engage inclusively with

Qualifications

• PhD in agricultural economics, agribusiness, or a related economics or business field.
• Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, or the food industry is preferred.
• Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Teach five 3-credit courses per year in the Agribusiness Management undergraduate program (primarily online).
• Some courses may be taught in person at University Park.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students and support professional development for employment in industry.
• Develop an Extension program with national and international recognition that engages Pennsylvania's agricultural industry.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in agricultural economics/agribusiness

Job description

Penn State University’s AESE department invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Agribusiness Management at University Park. The position is a 36-week, tenure-track appointment with 60% teaching and 40% Extension responsibilities, teaching five 3-credit courses annually in the Agribusiness Management program, most online via World Campus.

The candidate will advise undergraduates, develop a nationally recognized Extension program, secure external funding, and engage inclusively with