Job description
Storm Lake, IA
The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University (BVU) invites applications for a faculty position in Agricultural Business, beginning August 2026. We seek a dynamic educator passionate about undergraduate teaching and shaping the future of agricultural business education. The successful candidate will teach Agricultural Business courses, contribute to the business core and general education curricula, and serve as lead faculty for the Agricultural Business program, guiding curriculum development to ensure alignment with today’s agricultural industry. This role includes collaboration with the Director of BVU’s Ag Institute, BVU’s Ag Experiment Station (“The Farm”), and the Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship to design hands-on experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers. Depending on credentials, the position may be tenure-track or a term contract.
The Agricultural Business major at BVU equips students with strong analytical, interpersonal, and professional skills grounded in a comprehensive understanding of the field. The Siebens School fosters the development of exemplary business leaders through a challenging and immersive learning environment, including coursework, simulations, internships, projects, travel opportunities, professional conferences, and faculty research partnerships. Students gain especially valuable hands-on experience through engagement with industry partners, the Ag Institute, BVU’s Ag Experiment Station, and the Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach 12 credit hours per fall and spring semesters
- Develop an innovative problem-based curriculum in a positive learning environment
- Work to incorporate experiential learning opportunities into the student experience
- Practice quality interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Interact effectively with students and colleagues, function as an independent professional and work effectively as a team member
- Possess ability and willingness to work with diverse populations
- Supervise, mentor, and advise students and student organizations
- Remain active and current in the field through professional development activities
- Be responsible for University service such as committee work, participation in departmental projects, and academic advising
- Assist in recruiting students to the University
- Assist in recruitment visits with prospective students at the University
- Establish and maintain strong connections with marketing professionals, industry leaders, and organizations to ensure curriculum relevance and facilitate student internships and career opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Agricultural Business or a closely related field; or a master’s degree in business with at least 18 graduate credit hours in subject areas sufficient to teach courses in agricultural business, the business core, and general education, along with relevant agricultural business experience. (Non-Tenure Track)
- Knowledge of Business, US Ag business, and Ag production systems
- Ability to teach a variety of courses in the ag business, business core, and general education curricula
- Ability to teach, advise, and guide the professional development of students
- Ability to build connections with professionals in the industry
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above: Doctorate in Agricultural Business or closely related field; or Doctorate in Business with at least 18 graduate credit hours in subject areas sufficient to teach courses in agricultural business, the business core, and general education, relevant agricultural business experience. (Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Track, depending on Candidate’s qualifications and interests.)
- Experience teaching at the post-secondary/university level
- Experience teaching courses in face-to-face and online settings
- Relevant professional experience in industry
The Harold Walter Siebens Forum and the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business underwent a $15.1 million renovation project to include new classroom space and technology, a trading lab, and refreshed office, gathering, and dining spaces. The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business is an endowed school whose generous donors make it possible to support excellent value-added learning and professional development opportunities for students and faculty.
This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa, and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
How to apply
To apply, please submit:
- A letter of application detailing your qualifications and interest in the position
- Graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable with application; official copies will be required for appointment),
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught
- Contact information for three professional references (including title, address, e-mail address, and phone number).
A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer
