Research Assistant Professor of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics

About the role

Fort Valley State University (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, is the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia. It is a comprehensive institution serving over 2,800 students, including graduate students, and is located in Fort Valley, Peach County—the original site of the state's peach industry. The university's 1,365‑acre (5.52 km²) campus is Georgia's second‑largest public university by area.

The College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology (CAFST) seeks an environmental economist for a 12‑month, non‑tenure‑track research (100%) position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor. The incumbent will develop a nationally recognized research program in any area of Agribusiness, with particular interest in agricultural marketing, agribusiness management, risk management, agricultural finance, or related fields. Research is expected to produce empirical reports that aid policy‑maker and farmer decision‑making and to yield publications in leading academic journals.

The University System of Georgia upholds the core values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect, and supports Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom as outlined in USG Board Policies.

Responsibilities

• Write grant proposals and work diligently to obtain external funding.
• Manage research projects independently, including designing questionnaires, organizing surveys, conducting data analysis, and organizing workshops and seminars.
• Apply economic, econometric, and statistical principles and concepts to conduct high‑quality research and analysis.
• Present research results at various conferences and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Supervise research professionals and research assistants in the research group.
• Collaborate with colleagues from different science disciplines on and off campus.
• Provide leadership in agribusiness research issues by working with limited‑resource farmers in Georgia.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the successful performance of the position.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in agribusiness/agricultural economics or economics.
• Research experience related to agribusiness or agricultural economics in the United States with publications in refereed journals.
• Demonstrated success in communicating research to a wide array of audiences.
• Demonstrated record of writing extramural funding that supports and results in peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues and students.