University of Guelph

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Applications are invited for a tenure-track (12 months per year) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) at the University of Guelph.

With over 100 years of high quality and award winning research, teaching, and outreach, the department (http://www.uoguelph.ca/fare/) has positioned itself to be a continued leader in the economics of agriculture, food, and natural resources. FARE offers Ph.D. and Masters degrees at the graduate level, as well as undergraduate degrees in food, agricultural and resource economics, food and agricultural business, and environmental economics and policy. The faculty in FARE are internationally recognized for the quality of their research, teaching, and outreach efforts. The department prides itself on a collegial work environment that enhances individual and collaborative research efforts locally, nationally and internationally.

The department is one of six academic units with the Ontario Agricultural College (http://www.uoguelph.ca/oac), which has a long history of achievements in serving the agriculture and agri-food industries within Ontario and beyond. The University of Guelph (http://www.uoguelph.ca) is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrollment of about 23,000 students. It is located in Guelph, Ontario (population of approximately 120,000) and is a one-hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. Through a research partnership agreement, the University, College and Department have a unique relationship with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. More information on the opportunities arising from this partnership can be found at (http://www.uoguelph.ca/omafra_partnership/en/index.asp).

Duties and Responsibilites:
The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a high quality, externally funded research program in the area of agricultural business. Topical areas of research interests include, but are not limited to: agricultural finance and risk management; supply-chain management; development and management of value-chains; agricultural commodity and food product marketing; firm innovation and financing of startup firms; and agri-industrial organization. The position involves teaching three courses per year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Specific course assignments would be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs. The department expects the successful candidate to develop and maintain teaching excellence. The appointee will contribute to the department’s graduate program through supervision of graduate students at both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an effective outreach program that extends the impact of his/her research in informing public and private sector decision-makers.

Qualifications:
We seek a collaborative and dynamic individual who will complement the department’s existing expertise. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in agricultural economics or economics, or an expectation of completing their Ph.D. by June 2017. The successful candidate must demonstrate an existing or emerging strong publication record, as appropriate for activities since completion of the Ph.D. A demonstrated ability to blend economic/business/management theory with quantitative methods in the context of agricultural business is an essential characteristic of the successful applicant. Evidence of the potential to become a high-quality post-secondary instructor is also required. The successful candidate will have clear ability to mobilize and transfer their knowledge to a broad community of stakeholders through outreach activities.

Closing Date for Applications: Consideration of applications will begin on 30 November 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and vision of their long-term program of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent under separate cover to:

Ms. Debbie Harkies, Secretary to the Chair
Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1
dharkies@uoguelph.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.