Lead Agribusiness & Risk Mgmt Educator, MSU Extension

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks a full-time, academic-year Fixed Term Assistant or Associate Professor of Agribusiness Management Economics. The appointment allocates 30% teaching, 60% MSU Extension, and 10% service, with leadership of the Telfarm Data Center and collaboration across AFRE and campus units.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, management, or related field, a strong teaching record, and expertise in financial risk and farm finance.

Qualifications

• PhD in agricultural economics, economics, management, or related field.
• Demonstration of quality teaching and student and stakeholder engagement; knowledge of US production agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MSUE Telfarm Data Center and coordinate with AFRE leadership, MSU Extension teams, and associated units as part of farm business management services.
• Deliver exceptional teaching in agribusiness management and agricultural markets/finance, with emphasis on financial risk and risk management tools.

Skills

Teaching

Financial risk management

Agribusiness economics

Education

Doctorate - Agricultural economics, economics, management, or related field

Job description

Michigan State University seeks a full-time, academic-year Fixed Term Assistant or Associate Professor of Agribusiness Management Economics. The appointment allocates 30% teaching, 60% MSU Extension, and 10% service, with leadership of the Telfarm Data Center and collaboration across AFRE and campus units.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, management, or related field, a strong teaching record, and expertise in financial risk and farm finance.