Assistant Professor (9M)

Assistant Professor (9M), Farm Management

The incumbent will develop and implement a comprehensive and innovative farm management program that addresses critical farm management issues affecting Ohioans, including marketing and price analysis, farm financial management and investing, risk evaluation and management, agricultural processing, environmental issues, and farm entry among other issues, and integrates AEDE's research, teaching and outreach in the area. The Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Farm Management and Policy is expected to work as part of a coordinated, integrated, and collaborative team conducting research and engagement on areas related to farm management, consisting of multi-disciplinary researchers, state specialists, Extension educators, external partners/stakeholders, research translators, and communicators.

In collaboration with the AEDE Outreach and Communications Manager and OSU Extension, the Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Farm Management and Policy will develop and manage communications and outreach strategies for AEDE's farm management program and serve as an active member of the AEDE Outreach Committee. The incumbent will teach the equivalent 1-2 classes through full or partial classroom instruction in AEDE's undergraduate and graduate programs, and/or development of modern curriculum, modules, and practical tools for use by the incumbent and others in classes, Extension programming, and professional/workforce development.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. The Ohio State University is committed to fostering a culturally and intellectually diverse environment and encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, political view, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Minimum Education Required: Doctorate (Academic) or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in economics or agribusiness & applied econ

Required Qualifications: Candidates for this position will hold at least a PhD in economics, applied economics, agribusiness, or equivalent education/experience, and have educational and/or practical experience in agribusiness/farm management. Candidates will have the ability to lead integrated initiatives from inception to implementation, will have experience in program planning and administration, and must be collaborative and work well in a diverse team-oriented environment with superior verbal and written communications skills.