Job ID:

2956933

Location:

Fargo Department:

AES Agribusiness & Appld Econ Position Information Description & Details:

The position is the CHS Chair in Risk Management and Trading. This is a faculty position in the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, and the successful candidate may also serve as the Director of the Center for Trading and Risk. The successful candidate would be tenured and hired at either the Associate or Full Professor rank, depending upon qualifications. The position is for a 9-month academic year, and the split is 70% research and 30% teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to develop leadership in the department's research and teaching programs in agribusiness with an emphasis on commodity trading, agricultural markets, and risk. Focus areas may include logistics, commodity derivatives including futures and options, and agricultural technology. Teaching responsibility would depend on the needs of the department and the Center. The candidate would be expected to teach two courses in commodity marketing, or related courses, with an emphasis on risk. Faculty evaluations are based on successful publications in leading disciplinary journals, active participation in professional activities, effective teaching and advising at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, satisfactory service and outreach activities to the profession, state, university, and department, and successful pursuit of extramural funding sufficient to support an active research program. Faculty evaluations are based on successful publications in leading disciplinary journals, active participation in professional activities, effective teaching and advising at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, satisfactory service and outreach activities to the profession, state, university, and department, and successful pursuit of extramural funding sufficient to support an active research program.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

earned Ph.D. in agricultural economics, or related disciplines; experience in teaching and research in Agribusiness or Commodity Trading and Risk; expertise in agribusiness risk and quantitative methods; effective oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to conduct research and disseminate results in leading academic journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

evidence of teaching effectiveness; ability to supervise MS and Ph.D. students; ability to obtain extramural funding to support research activities; ability to communicate research results to clientele groups; demonstrated consistent and excellent contributions to research and publication, and scholarship; and a record of externally funded research in agricultural economics, agribusiness, finance and/or risk analysis.

Screening will begin:

6/15/26 NDSU

OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation Superb Retirement Plan Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position Basic Term Life Insurance Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year) Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver) Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and

Supplemental Retirement Plans More Detailed Information Here:

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North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country. NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

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No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements. Reasonable Accommodation Information North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .