Title
Lecturer
Position Description
The Department of Agricultural Economics seeks applications to the position of Lecturer. The individual in this position will be expected to teach in the fall and spring semesters, up to six undergraduate courses per year (18 credit hours). The department has a large number of teaching needs at the undergraduate level including introductory economics, agribusiness management, data analytics, marketing, and finance. There are also opportunities to advise student clubs (such as the National Agri-Marketing Association competition team or the Quiz Bowl team) and teach the courses associated with them. The mix of courses taught will depend on the interests and experiences of the selected candidate and the needs of the department.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree (M.S. or MBA) in applied economics, business administration, or related field is required; Ph.D. preferred. Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Application Procedure
Please visit careers.purdue.edu. Required application documents include: 1) a cover letter including a statement of courses the candidate would be interested in teaching; 2) a complete CV; 3) statement of teaching philosophy including the candidate’s approaches to engagement in enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom; and 4) names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on April 8, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with education, training, and professional experience. An excellent fringe benefit package includes a retirement program, medical, and life and disability insurance.
The College
The Department of Agricultural Economics is an integral part of the College of Agriculture, one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural resource sciences and ranked fifth in the US in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. The College is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and extension), to international activities and perspectives that span all missions, and to excellence in all we do. The College has 11 academic departments and includes 309 faculty, 2,889 undergraduate students, and 700 graduate students. The College’s current strategic plan can be accessed at https://ag.purdue.edu/about/strategic-plan.html.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.