Agribusiness Teaching Faculty

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Lincoln University of Missouri invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Agribusiness to teach Agribusiness courses. This is a 9-month, tenure-track, full benefit-eligible faculty position with responsibilities of 100% teaching. Optional 3-month research opportunities available to increase salary during summer months. The successful candidate may have credentials for appointment as Associate or Assistant Professor.

• Mentor students through student clubs and student research projects.
• Teach 12 credit hours per semester.
• Serve as an academic advisor for Agribusiness majors.
• Develop an academic program and curriculum for Agribusiness students.
• Initiate and participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
• Write grant proposals for extramural funding.
• Collaborate with other faculty, farm employees, extension educators, producers, and industry partners to conduct relevant research in your area of expertise.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Academic Department Chair or College Dean.

• Demonstrated abilities to develop an academic program, provide innovative ideas, and an attractive curriculum for agriculture majors.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to work in a team-oriented environment with a diverse group of students, staff and faculty.

• Earned doctorate in Agriculture Business or a closely related field is required.
• Experience mentoring or supervising student groups is preferred.

Candidates that have the credentials for appointment to Academic Department Chair will be considered for this role (if unfilled at the time of hire). If chosen, the individual will provide leadership in planning and supervising programs relevant to the Department of Agriculture's mission, managing budgetary and financial matters, and generating extramural support.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Duties and responsibilities inherent in a job may be required from time to time.

Salary: $55,000 per year

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Higher Education