Lecturer - Agribusiness
Clemson University MBA Programs, Clemson, SC, United States
Position
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 an 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 consistently 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. The lecturer will teach the following courses:
Agricultural Economics (AGRB 2020)
Agriculture and Society (AGRB 2050)
Marketing (AGRB 3090)
Agricultural Sales (AGRB 3510)
Additional responsibilities include supervising internships and helping grow the major through recruitment and student retention activities. The lecturer may also 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 a 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.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following requirements to the Interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/127297:
Letter of interest with applicant’s contact information
Contact information for three references
One-page teaching philosophy
Unofficial transcript from all degree-granting institutions (BS, MS, Ph.D. (if applicable))
Curriculum vitae
Applicants may request that their candidacy remain confidential during the initial review process. To ensure full consideration, please submit materials by August 5, 2024. The position will remain open until an appropriate candidate is found. Review of applications will begin on August 12, 2024. Interviews are anticipated to begin the week of September 1st. The desired starting date is January 1st, 2025.
Contact
Dr. Michael Vassalos, Chair, Agribusiness Faculty Search Committee
Email: mvassal@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-2439
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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 an 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 consistently 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. The lecturer will teach the following courses:
Agricultural Economics (AGRB 2020)
Agriculture and Society (AGRB 2050)
Marketing (AGRB 3090)
Agricultural Sales (AGRB 3510)
Additional responsibilities include supervising internships and helping grow the major through recruitment and student retention activities. The lecturer may also 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 a 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.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following requirements to the Interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/127297:
Letter of interest with applicant’s contact information
Contact information for three references
One-page teaching philosophy
Unofficial transcript from all degree-granting institutions (BS, MS, Ph.D. (if applicable))
Curriculum vitae
Applicants may request that their candidacy remain confidential during the initial review process. To ensure full consideration, please submit materials by August 5, 2024. The position will remain open until an appropriate candidate is found. Review of applications will begin on August 12, 2024. Interviews are anticipated to begin the week of September 1st. The desired starting date is January 1st, 2025.
Contact
Dr. Michael Vassalos, Chair, Agribusiness Faculty Search Committee
Email: mvassal@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-2439
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