Research Assistant Professor of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics

Research Assistant Professor of Agribusiness/Agricultural Economics

Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is a state and land‑grant institution that invites applications for this position.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

Fort Valley State University's College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology (CAFST) seeks an environmental economist for a 12‑month non‑tenure track research assistant professor level to develop a nationally recognized research program in any area of Agribusiness. Specific areas of interest include agricultural marketing, agribusiness management, risk management, agricultural finance, or other related areas. Research is expected to result in empirical reports that facilitate the decision‑making process of policy makers and farmers, and in publications in leading academic journals.

• Write grant proposals and work diligently to obtain external funding.
• Manage research projects independently, including designing questionnaires, organizing surveys, conducting data analysis, and organizing workshops and seminars.
• Apply economic, econometric, and statistical principles and concepts to conduct high quality research and analysis.
• Present research results at conferences and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Supervise research professionals and research assistants in the research group.
• Collaborate with colleagues from different science disciplines in and out of campus.
• Provide leadership in agribusiness research issues by working with limited‑resource farmers in Georgia.
• Other duties may be necessary for the successful performance of this position.

• PhD in agribusiness, agricultural economics, or economics.
• Research experience related to agribusiness or agricultural economics in the United States with publications in refereed journals.
• Demonstrated success in communicating research to a wide array of audiences.
• Demonstrated record of writing extramural funding that supports and results in peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues and students.