Lecturer - Agribusiness

Clemson University MBA Programs; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Lecturer in Agricultural Business within the Department of Agricultural Sciences (CAFLS) to teach undergraduate courses focused on economic analysis in agriculture, agribusiness, finance, and natural resources economics. The program serves over 140 undergrads with a BS in Agribusiness and an MS in Agricultural and Applied Economics.

The position is non-tenure track, 9-month, with potential for promotion to senior lecturer.

Qualifications

• MS in agricultural business, agricultural economics, agricultural sciences, or related field.
• Strong commitment to quality teaching and excellent communication.
• Desire to teach and mentor undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in agribusiness and agricultural economics (e.g., AGRB 2020, AGRB 2050, AGRB 3090, AGRB 3510).
• Supervise internships and assist in recruitment and student retention.
• May teach summer courses for additional compensation.

Education

MS in agricultural business / agricultural economics / agricultural sciences / related field

Job description

Clemson University: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences: Agricultural Sciences

Location

McAdams AG - BIO, Clemson, SC

Open Date

May 23, 2024

Description

The Department of Agricultural Sciences (AS), within the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences (CAFLS) at Clemson University, is seeking to fill a faculty position at the Lecturer level in Agricultural Business. Clemson’s Agribusiness Program is a growing program with over 140 undergraduate students. The department offers an undergraduate degree in Agribusiness and a M.S. in Agricultural and Applied Economics. The Lecturer will help teach the undergraduate curriculum that focuses on the application of economic analysis to decision problems in agriculture, agribusiness, finance, and natural resources economics. The Agribusiness program currently has nine tenure-track faculty. This is a non-tenure 9-month appointment position, with the possibility of promotion to senior and principal lecturer.

Clemson University is a Land Grant university located on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Upper Piedmont of South Carolina, USA. The 1,400-acre campus is part of the 18,000 acres of University Farms and Forests devoted to teaching and research. Clemson University is consistent ranked among the nation’s top 25 public universities by U.S. News and World Report.

General Duties And Responsibilities

Instructional responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate courses in fields associated with agribusiness and agricultural economics. The teaching load will include three to four undergraduate classes per semester. Specific courses that the lecturer will teach are: Agricultural Economics (AGRB 2020), Agriculture and Society (AGRB 2050), Marketing (AGRB 3090), and Agricultural Sales (AGRB 3510). The successful candidate will also be required to supervise internships and help grow the major through recruitment and student retention activities. The successful candidate can teach summer school courses for additional compensation.

Qualifications

The minimum required qualifications are an M.S. in agricultural business, agricultural economics, agricultural sciences, or a related field. Strong knowledge of the subject matter taught in undergraduate agricultural economics and agribusiness courses is required. Successful candidates must have a strong commitment to quality teaching, excellent communication skills, and desire to teach and mentor undergraduate students. Previous experience in agricultural production, agricultural business management, agricultural finance, agricultural marketing, and/or agricultural sales is preferred. This position provides the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. while developing instructional skills.

The desired starting date is January 1st, 2025.

If You Need Any Additional Information, Please Contact

Dr. Michael Vassalos, Chair

Agribusiness Faculty Search Committee

Email: [e-mail]

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