Assistant Professor of Agribusiness

The Ness School of Management and Economics (Ness School) at South Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Agribusiness. The Ness School seeks a dynamic scholar with the ability to address in their teaching and research portfolios current and emerging trends in the agribusiness industry. Research outcomes associated with this position must satisfy the academic standards AACSB associates with its faculty-status classification, Scholarly Academic. Teaching responsibilities associated with this position include courses supporting the Ness School’s agribusiness and agricultural economics majors and several agribusiness-related minors. Specific teaching responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to, courses such as agribusiness sales, agricultural business management, agricultural marketing & prices, farm & ranch management, global food systems, and introduction to cooperatives, and will be assigned dependent upon the strengths and interests of the successful candidate and the needs of the School. This is a 9-month, full-time, benefit eligible, tenure-track position. The position is supervised by the Director of the Ness School of Management and Economics. We anticipate a start date of January 2024, but this is negotiable. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access. RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead with exceptional pedagogy in the classroom and through undergraduate and graduate student mentorship.Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in conventional face-to face on-campus formats and, potentially, through emerging modes of remote delivery, including hybrid and/or other online formats.Maintain high research productivity resulting regularly in peer-reviewed, scholarly publications in top-tier academic journals and presentations at national or international forums and school-sponsored outreach events that tightly align with the field areas associated with this position, meet the school’s tenure-and-promotion standards, and satisfy the academic standards the school associates with its AACSB-faculty-status classification, Scholarly Academic.Participate in Ness School and contribute meaningfully to shared governance across the university.Report to the Director of the Ness School of Management and Economics. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The occupant of this assistant professorship in agribusiness must:Hold a Ph.D. in agricultural or applied economics, agribusiness, business or closely related field by hiring date.Possess the potential for effective teaching, research, and outreach outcomes.Possess knowledge of the U.S. agribusiness and food sectors.Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences on and off campus.Possess excellent organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/CAPABILTIES:The occupant of this assistant professorship in agribusiness has:Research, teaching, and outreach outcomes that meaningfully advance knowledge in the field of agribusiness.Participated in inter- and multi-disciplinary efforts, collaborating with colleagues on research, curriculum designs, and outreach efforts that raise the profile and stature of agribusiness.Worked or consulted in fields related to agribusiness.BENEFITS:South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave.  Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.APPLICATION PROCESS:SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit:  https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, research writing sample attached as “work or writing sample”, statement of teaching philosophy (of 3 or fewer pages) attaches as “other”, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references.  Email applications will not be accepted.  Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.   Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.    South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students.  This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.