Assistant Professor- Agricultural Business
- Employer
- SUNY Cobleskill
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Dec 8, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Business Administration, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Agriculture & Animal Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Description:
The State University of New York College of Agriculture and
Technology at Cobleskill is an accredited polytechnic college that
is primarily baccalaureate and residential. SUNY Cobleskill is one
of few institutions in the United States where an undergraduate
student may also choose to earn an associate degree. The College
has an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students in
59 programs divided into two schools, Agriculture and Natural
Resources; Business and Liberal Arts & Sciences. An economic
engine for rural New York, SUNY Cobleskill is home to a wide array
of extended learning and professional development
opportunities.
Modeling experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill is committed to
providing small classes, excellent facilities, and a hands-on
learning environment. Whether students plan to further their
education or begin their professional careers, they graduate with
the foundation to pursue their goals and to succeed.
Job Description:
The Agricultural Business Management program at SUNY Cobleskill is seeking an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business Management with a proven commitment to excellence in the classroom. The successful candidate is expected to teach and develop courses in agricultural business and food systems management, agricultural policy, agricultural economics, quantitative methods and food system sustainability. This is a 10-month teaching appointment. The incumbent will be involved in student advisement, program assessment and departmental, institutional and community service. Grant writing and related activities are encouraged with this position and institutional resources are in place to facilitate those activities that generate resources for research, outreach or program development activities. Furthermore, it is expected that the successful candidate will establish professional relationships within the agricultural and food complex regionally and beyond.
Requirements:
- Earned doctorate or ABD (all but dissertation) in Agricultural Economics or related field, OR
- Earned MBA with a strong professional background and interest in agricultural economics, agricultural policies or food systems management., OR
- Earned Masters degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, or Food Systems with strong professional background and interest in agricultural economics, agricultural policies or food systems management.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and cultivation of faculty/student relationships that facilitate student success and personal growth.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with undergraduate students, the agricultural community and colleagues within and outside of the academic department; capacity to work successfully as part of a team is critical.
- Strong professional or personal background and interest in the agricultural field and the larger food system.
Additional Information:
- This is a NSA 5 position.
- The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000.
- The position will start with the Fall 2021 Semester.
- This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country.
- SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.
- This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, programs and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
SUNY Cobleskill's Tile IX Coordinator is Erica Hoerz, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5229, email at hoerzel@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Title IX Coordinator, Bouck Hall Room 126A, Cobleskill, NY 12043.
Application Instructions:
The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
A complete application consists of the following:
1. Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position
responsibilities, and college values
2. Current CV or Resume
3. Names, emails and phone numbers of at least three professional
references, preferably former supervisors
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