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Adjunct Faculty Position(s) in Agricultural Economics

Employer
Buena Vista University
Location
STORM LAKE, IA

Job Details

The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business seeks dynamic teachers who are committed to excellence in undergraduate agricultural business education.

 

The Agricultural Business program in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business was developed in cooperation with the Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Resource Management and is part of BVU’s initiative to offer new agricultural programs in the region.  The major is designed to develop in students strong analytical, interpersonal, and professional skills grounded in a comprehensive understanding of contemporary agricultural business. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning. As such, the program offers students a wide range of applied learning opportunities including internships, practicums, seminars, attendance at professional conferences, and partnering with faculty on research. Course content emphasizes problem solving in a business context.  

 

The successful candidate(s) will develop and teach online agricultural economics courses in the undergraduate agricultural business curriculum. 

 

Desired Qualifications

  • The position requires candidates to have a graduate degree in Agricultural Economics or a related field that includes at least 18 graduate credits in agricultural economics, economics, or related area.
  • Ability to develop and/or teach one or more courses in agricultural economics.
  • Relevant industry experience preferred.
  • Teaching experience at the university level, preferred but not required.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

 

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer, and especially welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to any aspect of the university’s diversity.

Organization

Buena Vista University is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in Northwest Iowa. Since 1891, we have prepared students for lifelong success and blended liberal arts with real-world applications. BVU expands access to a quality education by empowering the people who propel Iowa forward in order to power rural vitality and personal prosperity. We foster an environment based on success both for our students and our employees, and we strive to build and support a diverse community. BVU firmly stands behind our motto, Education for Service, and was recently awarded the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. In 2000, BVU became the nation’s first “wireless community” when we gave laptop computers to all full-time students and faculty at the Storm Lake Campus. Through our commitment to rural Iowa, we currently have 15 bachelor’s degree completion locations across the state, as well as online bachelor’s and master’s degree opportunities.

In Storm Lake you will find impressive amenities perfect for families, students, young professionals, and retirees alike. Residents and visitors enjoy an energetic downtown that is home to a variety of locally-owned retail stores that complement several national chains. There is an array of shopping, dining, and professional services, as well as a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. We are a diverse community in both population and opportunity. Most important, Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life. Learn more at BVU.edu/StormLake.

Company info
Website
Telephone
712-749-2049
Location
610 W. 4th Street
Storm Lake
Iowa
50588
US

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