DESCRIPTION
This position includes responsibilities for research and extension related to agricultural business management. The successful candidate will:
● Have or develop a nationally or internationally recognized research program related to U.S. agricultural business management. This program will develop and utilize agricultural data to identify and predict improved business outcomes. Advanced analytics are expected to provide improved decision making related to agricultural business systems and sustainable productivity.
● Develop extension programs in agricultural business management and work with the nationally recognized Center for Farm Financial Management as well as collaborate with Extension’s Agricultural Business Management educators, Minnesota State’s Farm Business Management instructors, and private sector businesses and farms.
● Engage in and provide leadership for extension and research programs in agricultural business management that move the department in innovative, productive and relevant research, and educational directions.
● Work with interdisciplinary research teams, drawing upon expertise in agronomy, animal science, entomology, plant pathology, soil science or other disciplines within the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and the broader University.
● Participate in securing extramural funding via USDA-NIFA submissions in addition to local granting agencies (e.g., Minnesota Department of Agriculture, commodity groups, etc.).
● Contribute to efforts fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Department, College, University, and profession at large.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required
● Ph.D. in agricultural economics, applied economics, economics, or related discipline by date of appointment.

Desired
● Rigorous training in applied microeconomic theory with a specialization in agricultural economics.
● Rigorous training in applied econometrics focusing on applied microeconomics.
● Evidence of high-quality research and of potential for publication in peer-reviewed field journals and general interest journals in economics and science.
● Evidence of potential for excellence in research and extension teaching and for program leadership.
● Potential for success working with multi-disciplinary research and Extension teams.
● Experience working with farming communities, farmers, farm organizations, and agribusinesses in Minnesota.
● Understanding of U.S. agricultural business management topics.
● Experience writing successful grant proposals to governmental, non-governmental, environmental, or private sector organizations.
● Evidence of working effectively with culturally diverse audiences.
● Evidence of commitment to the University’s goal of creating a positive and inclusive campus climate by advancing equity and diversity.
● Exemplary communication skills for professional and non-professional audiences.
● Commitment to working collaboratively with faculty peers and advisees.

PROGRAM / UNIT DESCRIPTION
The Department of Applied Economics (APEC) supports the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Science’s (CFANS) and the University of Minnesota’s land-grant mission through its teaching, research, and extension programs. APEC’s teaching programs include Bachelor of Science degrees in Applied Economics and Agricultural & Food Business Management, and Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Applied Economics. Its research and extension focus are broadly defined as Food Systems; Development, Growth, & Trade; Environmental & Resource Economics; and Public Sector Economics. APEC is home to several centers that strengthen its academic programs and provide opportunities for students and faculty in research, extension, outreach, and policy. Please visit APEC’s website at apec.umn.edu for further information.

CFANS’s vision is to advance Minnesota as a global leader in food, agriculture, and natural resources through extraordinary education, science-based solutions, and dynamic public engagement that nourishes people and enhances the environment in which we live. CFANS is home to 12 academic departments, including APEC, with faculty that frequently collaborate to fulfill this vision.

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in a diverse metropolitan area that is the home to the state capital as well as a large agribusiness and food sector. The campus is at the center of a diverse agricultural production region and supported by ten research and outreach centers located throughout the state. This proximity offers unique opportunities for stakeholder engagement to identify and address contemporary economic, business, and policy issues related to agriculture, food, environment, and natural resources.