Assistant Professor in Agribusiness Finance
North Dakota State University
Agribusiness and Applied Economics
Assistant Professor in Agribusiness Finance
POSITION LOCATION: Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North Dakota State University
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The position is a research and teaching position in the areas of agricultural finance which may include emphasis in agribusiness, cooperative, farm/ranch finance and/or risk. The position will affiliate with other colleagues in the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics in addition to activities in the Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives, the AgCountry Endowed Chair in Agribusiness and the Center of Trading and Risk, each housed in the Department.
The position is tenure-track and for a 9-month academic year and the split is: 80% Research, 20% teaching.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The 
successful candidate will be expected to initiate research in areas related to and including agricultural, agribusiness, cooperative, farm/ranch finance and/or risk. Some of this research would be collaborative with faculty working in these fields. Teaching responsibility would be 2-3 courses per year in the areas of agricultural finance, agribusiness and/or risk, depending on the needs of the department.
Faculty evaluations are based on successful publications in leading disciplinary journals, active participation in professional activities, effective teaching and advising at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, satisfactory service and outreach activities to the profession, state, university, and department as well as successful pursuit of extramural funding sufficient to support an active research program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum requirements include:
1. earned Ph.D. in agricultural economics, or closely related disciplines. ABD candidates will be considered provided degree will be conferred before the start date.
2. experience in teaching and research in agribusiness and/or agricultural finance.
3. expertise in agribusiness finance and quantitative methods.
4. effective oral and written communication skills.
5. ability to conduct research and disseminate results in leading academic journals.
Preferred qualifications include:
1. evidence of teaching effectiveness.
2. interest and/or training in agricultural finance, agribusiness, cooperative business structures, and/or risk analysis.
3. ability to supervise MS students
4. ability to obtain extramural funding to support research activities.
5. ability to communicate research results to clientele groups.
6. demonstrated consistent and excellent contributions to research and publication, and scholarship.
7. record of externally funded research in the areas of agricultural, agribusiness finance, or risk analysis.
SALARY: The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package
POSITION AVAILABLE: To be filled any time after January 1st 2025.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Initial screening of applicants will begin October 1st 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications are accepted online only. A full position description and application procedures can be viewed at:
Application materials must include a letter of application, including a statement of principal qualifications and interests, curriculum vitae, transcripts of all university work, samples of research publications, and names and contact information for three professional colleagues familiar with the candidate’s qualifications. Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Bryon Parman, [email protected]
QBCC: The Quentin N. Burdick Center for Cooperatives (QBCC) helps cooperative businesses reach their potential while being the region’s trusted source for education, outreach and research on cooperative businesses. The QBCC provides educational opportunities through university courses and executive education programs. Research activities focus on issues unique to cooperative businesses operating in the Northern Plains.
Center of Trading and Risk (CTR): The focus of the CTR is to develop and teach courses and conduct research focusing on agriculture and agribusiness. The CTR supports faculty and MS students and provides scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture and risk. The focus of research in recent years includes agricultural trading and risk, logistics, ag technology, and big-data modeling of agricultural marketing functions and commodity risk. More detail is available at: https://www.ndsu.edu/centers/ctr
AgCountry Endowed Chair in Agribusiness: The department is hiring a new endowed chair in agribusiness, titled AgCountry Endowed Chair in Agribusiness. This will be a senior position and will provide leadership in the field of agribusiness and finance, both in teaching and research.
NDSU: The Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics has developed strong regional support for the excellence of its teaching, research, and outreach programs. The Department comprises 18 tenure-track faculty: 5 research professors, and Extension specialists. Research strengths include risk and trading, agribusiness, agricultural economics, and international trade. Faculty in the Department are actively involved in interdisciplinary research. The Department offers three undergraduate majors (Economics, Agricultural Economics, and Agribusiness) and two M.S. degrees (Agribusiness and Applied Economics and International Agribusiness). The Department has a Ph.D. in Applied Economics and contributes to several interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs at North Dakota State University.
North Dakota State University is the Land Grant University for North Dakota. Recent improvements in research activities have elevated the University’s research rankings and increased research budgets through greater success in attaining extramural funding. Extensive engagement with agribusiness firms, both domestic and international, is encouraged. Approximately 12,242 students attend NDSU. NDSU is an ADVANCED institution and Carnegie Very High Research Activity Institution.
NDSU is an equal-opportunity institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. “This position is exempt from North Dakota Veterans’ Preference requirements.”
Region: Fargo-Moorhead enjoys one of the strongest economies of the Upper Midwest. Growth is driven by financial services, technology and software firms, agricultural manufacturing and food processing, and retailing. Fargo-Moorhead is the largest metropolitan area between Minneapolis and Spokane, Washington. In the past few years, several magazines have proclaimed Fargo-Moorhead as one of the most stress-free metropolitan areas in America. "Quality of Life" is one of the most often-repeated phrases that people use when describing the region. The Fargo-Moorhead community has many qualities that contribute to this reputation, including an excellent K-12 educational system, three universities (NDSU, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, and Concordia College), advanced medical technology, a progressive business community, clean air and water, and a low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas. A recent study by the Lung Association ranked Fargo as one of two U.S. cities with the cleanest air. Fargo-Moorhead is a bustling and active metropolitan area of approximately 228,291 people offering a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, as well as an active and diverse visual and performing arts community.