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Location:

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

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Faculty, Librarian and Veterinarian Division:

OAC GuelphCampus Requisition ID:

2948 Position Title /

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Assistant Professor, Food and Agribusiness Management, TenureTrack Department:

Food Agricultural and Resource Economics Position Description:

The Department ofFood, Agricultural, and Resource Economics (FARE) at the University of Guelph invites applications for a Tenure-Track Appointment as anAssistant Professor. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027. Qualifications We seek a dynamic, collaborative individualwho complements the department's expertise. Applicants must have, or be close to completing, a PhD in agricultural economics, economics, ora related field, with expertise in food and agribusiness management, including but not limited to, agribusiness, operations management,supply chain management, managerial economics, food marketing, consumer behaviour or finance. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong existing or emerging original & high-quality internationally recognized publication record. the potential tobecome a high-quality post-secondary instructor at all levels, including the ability to provide leadership and mentorship in studentexperiential learning opportunities related to agri-food marketing and other industry-engaged learning activities. a clear abilityto mobilize and transfer their knowledge to diverse communities of stakeholders through outreach activities. the ability, or strongpotential, to secure external research funding and develop a sustainable program of funded research. Duties andResponsibilities The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a high-quality externally funded research program andto publish in leading academic journals in agricultural economics, with an emphasis on agribusiness, operations management, supply chainmanagement, managerial economics, food marketing, consumer behaviour or finance. The successful candidate is expected to contribute toundergraduate and graduate teaching in food and agribusiness management and related areas as assigned by the department chair. Specificcourse assignments will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications and departmental needs. The department expects thesuccessful candidate to develop and maintain teaching excellence. The successful candidate will support the growth of undergraduate andgraduate programs and contribute to the department's graduate program through the supervision of graduate students. The successful candidatewill be expected to develop and maintain an effective outreach program that extends the impact of their research in informing public andprivate sector decision-makers. The expected distribution of effort for the position is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20%service/outreach. About FARE With more than 115 years of high-quality, award-winning research, teaching, and outreach, thedepartment ( https://www.uoguelph.ca/fare/ ) has positioned itself as a continuedleader in the economics of agriculture, food, and natural resources. FARE offers PhD and master's degrees at the graduate level, as well asundergraduate 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 outputs. The department pridesitself on a collegial work environment that enhances individual and collaborative research efforts locally, nationally andinternationally. The Department is one of six academic units within the Ontario Agricultural College ( https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac ), which has a long history of achievements in serving theagriculture and agri-food industries within Ontario and beyond. The University of Guelph is the third-largest employer in Guelph, a city ofapproximately 144,000 people located about an hour's drive west of Toronto, Ontario. The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensiveuniversity in Canada, with an enrolment of over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. TheUniversity is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a uniqueplace, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired bya shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to createpositive change here and around the world. Our university community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive forinternational development, and an obligation to address global issues. Through a research partnership agreement, the University,College and Department have a unique relationship with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. More information on theopportunities arising from this partnership can be found (Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance | ontario.ca). The University ofGuelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to arich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm ourresponsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by (Bi-Naagward | It Comesinto View), the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy. Application Process If you are a current employee of the University ofGuelph, you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. Assessment of applications will beginon November 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and apply for the advertised faculty position(Requisition ID 2948) by submitting the following materials: (1) a letter of interest (cover letter) that describes yourqualifications for the job; provides a summary of relevant achievements; and provides compelling reasons why you are qualified to establishand sustain a high-quality research, teaching, and outreach program in food and agribusiness management in Canada (3-pages maximum); (2) acurriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information of three professional references and (4) a job market paper. Applicants areencouraged to provide evaluations of prior teaching experience or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available. Pleasestate in the subject line of your cover letter the position title you are applying for and the position reference Requisition ID 2948. Applications should be addressed to the attention of: Getu Hailu, Chair, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics,University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Date Posted:

10/06/2026

Deadline:

11/15/2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association ( UGFA ). The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity,inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time , our strategicplan, which pledges to "transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us torecruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals." TheUniversity commits to creating and maintaining "equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staffsuccess, research excellence, innovation and impact." The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals;however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designatedgroups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to notein their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) thosedue to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant's record of achievement. You are not required to disclose thesecircumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impactthe assessment of your qualifications for the position. The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair andequitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selectionprocesses, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicantshave fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment orselection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674.If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, pleasevisit the University's Occupational Health and Wellness or contact OHW at ohw@uoguelph.ca .