Assistant/Associate Professor – Agricultural Economics and Business Management

Assistant/Associate Professor – Agricultural Economics and Business Management

University of Alberta

Location – Work primarily takes place at Augustana Campus, Camrose

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/.

Working for the Augustana Faculty

Augustana enrolls approximately 1000 undergraduate students in baccalaureate degree programs on a residential campus in the City of Camrose, 90 kilometres southeast of Edmonton. The Campus is located on Treaty Six territory which provided a traveling route and home to the Maskwacis Nêhiyawak, Niitsitapi, Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina Nations, the Metis, and other Indigenous peoples. Their spiritual and practical relationships to the land create a rich heritage and ongoing model for our learning and our life as a community. Camrose is a vibrant growing community with a large network of recreational, sports, cultural, and community events with strong connections between Augustana and the local community.

The campus is also home to the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities, a research centre that works to link the research and educational capacity of the University of Alberta with rural communities, community organizations and policy makers at multiple levels across the province and country to support the improved well-being of rural communities and citizens. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alberta-centre-sustainable-rural-communities/index.html

Position

The Department of Social Sciences at the Augustana Faculty of the University of Alberta invites applicants for a tenure track/tenured position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Agricultural Economics.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the evolution of our Bachelor of Management program at our teaching intensive campus. They will have strong theoretical foundations and advanced quantitative and analytical skills. Specific teaching experience and research expertise in organizational studies, business planning, economic impact assessment, entrepreneurship and/or related topics will be an asset. The successful candidate’s research program will be related to rural development, agricultural development, and/or Indigenous communities. Candidates should also demonstrate their willingness to support and advance university commitments to equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

As the rural campus of the University of Alberta, your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders to our community and industry leaders — all wanting to discover and generate solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Duties

• Applicants should demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching in the business management program and a willingness to teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate level.
• They will also demonstrate the potential to achieve excellence in research with an externally-funded research program, community-engaged scholarship, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and the integration of undergraduate students into their research enterprise.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the intellectual life of the university, the management profession, and to communities and groups who partner in research.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a PhD in Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics, Resource Economics, Economics, Business Economics, or a closely related field. Candidates must have already completed their PhD, or expect to receive their PhD by July 1, 2025. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

The Augustana Faculty and the University as a whole have adopted a comprehensive Equity, Diversity and Inclusion agenda. Augustana supports and pursues strategies of equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) in its overall educational mission. The successful candidates for this position need to be prepared to address EDI during the interview process. Augustana aims to address these issues in a meaningful and lasting way. The University’s principles and actions and its EDI Strategic Plan are underpinned by respect for the dignity, rights, and full participation of all those who live, work, and learn within the university.https://www.ualberta.ca/en/equity-diversity-inclusion/strategic-plan-for-edi/index.html

Application Instructions

To have your application considered, please select the “Apply” icon below and submit the following as separate PDF documents:

• Cover letter that summarizes the application and potential contributions to Augustana Faculty;
• Curriculum vitae (CV), including links (as applicable) to scholarly publications and the names and contact information for three (3) referees;
• Teaching dossier that includes a brief teaching philosophy (maximum 750 words) and evidence of teaching effectiveness (submit as an attachment under “Interests”)
• Research statement that outlines main areas of research and future plans (maximum 750 words; submit as an attachment under “Research Plan”)
• A statement on how the candidate intends to incorporate principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) into their plans for teaching, research and service (submit as an attachment under “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”).

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 12. Applications should be submitted online. Interviews may be held as early as the last week of November.

Questions about the position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee: Dr. Anne McIntosh, Associate Dean of Teaching mailto:(anne.mcintosh@ualberta.ca) using the subject line “Agricultural Economics Position.”

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5704330

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

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