Job description

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor. This position is a recurring fixed-term position with benefits, with an expectation of contract renewal conditional on demonstrated effectiveness in primary responsibilities. The position will support the department’s rapidly expanding baccalaureate and associate degree programs in agribusiness management and the forthcoming Master in Agricultural Business Management program (MABM).

The successful candidate will contribute 50% effort toward teaching and advising and 50% toward program management. Teaching responsibilities include three courses per academic year in areas such as agribusiness marketing, agribusiness management, agricultural finance, agricultural sales, or related fields.

In addition, the successful candidate will play a central role in the new MABM program, serving as Coordinator of Recruitment, Advising, Professional Development, and Career Services. The appointee will help design and implement strategies to attract, advise, and support students, strengthen industry partnerships, and enhance student success and career placement.

The position of Teaching Assistant Professor is accorded professional rank with an initial appointment for one year and the opportunity of renewal for longer periods subject to performance. In addition, there is an opportunity for promotion to a higher rank with demonstrated success in teaching and service.

NC State University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their experience, teaching, and/or service, to the excellence of the entire academic community. This is critical to the success of the College and University as a whole.

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

The department will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• Ph.D. or terminal Master’s degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, business, marketing, or a closely related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in college-level teaching.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in agribusiness, sales, marketing, management, or entrepreneurship.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring students through experiential learning, projects, or competitions.

Required License or Certification:

• Valid NC driver’s license or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start.

How to apply

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