
Asst. Prof. Agriculture Economics
The College of Agricultural Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applicants for anĀ Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics.
This is a nine-month, tenure-track position in agricultural economics at the assistant professor level with a 60% research and 40% teaching responsibility. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program focused on agribusiness management and firm behavior related to the main functional areas of most agribusiness firms, which can include production, finance, risk management, supply chain management, and marketing. Pertinent research topics may include agricultural finance and risk management protection from fluctuating market prices, supply chain management and protection from global supply or demand shocks, marketing plans aimed at climate-friendly agricultural commodities and health or environmentally conscious consumers. The successful candidate will be expected to secure external funding. Teaching expectations will be two courses per year in the Agribusiness Management (AGBM) undergraduate major and one course per year in the Energy, Environmental, and Food Economics (EEFE) graduate program. The successful candidate is expected to mentor graduate students.
Questions can be directed to the Search Committee chair: Katherine Zipp (kyz1@psu.edu)