Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Lecturer/Ast Inst/Inst Fixed Term

Position Summary

This position will provide expertise in undergraduate teaching programs focused on agribusiness economics and management. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and implement a highly effective advanced level course (juniors and seniors) in the fall semester that focuses on advanced agribusiness management skills, decision-making tools for future managers including risk management/assessment, and entrepreneurship in Michigan and elsewhere. The course will be delivered either in-person, asynchronously online, or a hybrid modality. The position will contribute to the teaching (100%) mission of our department and is non-renewable.  This is a Fall Semester recurring appointment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Farm or Agribusiness Management.

Minimum Requirements

Experience in Farm or Agribusiness Management. Past Instructor experience. Bachelor's Degree for Ast. Inst. Rank

Desired Qualifications

10+ years industry experience in Farm or Agribusiness Management preferably in Michigan and Past Instructor experience, or academic/higher education experience teaching Farm or Agribusiness Management.

Required Application Materials

Resume
Cover Letter

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/afre/

Department Statement

Michigan State University is the pioneer Land Grant University, and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is a national leader in agricultural education, research, and extension programming.  The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, one of the leading applied economics departments in the U.S., is made up of approximately 45 faculty (36 located in East Lansing), 62 graduate students, and 400 undergraduate students. We address societal policy questions and solve practical problems for producers, consumers, and the environment. Our undergraduate and graduate programs prepare the next generation of economists and managers to meet the needs of the food, agricultural, and natural resource systems in Michigan and around the world. AFRE Community Norms are listed at: www.canr.msu.edu/afre/about/community-norms.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.