Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement, Bozeman, Montana, us, 59772
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics
The Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics (DAEE) at Montana State University is hiring a tenure‑track faculty member whose scholarly focus is on the economics of agricultural production and farm management. The appointment is a joint position funded by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) and the College of Agriculture, offering a balanced mix of teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate, master’s, and outreach programs, and engage with state, national, and global audiences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide high‑quality instruction in agricultural business, economics, and financial engineering courses at the undergraduate and (potentially) master’s level.
Conduct scholarship that results in publications in leading peer‑reviewed journals.
Focus scholarship on economics of agricultural production, farm management, precision agriculture, energy economics, or financial risk/econometrics, with relevance to commercial agriculture in Montana.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students and participate in outreach activities.
Fulfill a 45% teaching, 45% scholarship, and 10% service distribution, with 50% appointment with MAES and 50% with the College of Agriculture.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related field (prior to the starting date).
Strong potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and outreach/service.
Demonstrated interest in research areas relevant to commercial agriculture in Montana, such as production economics, farm/ranch management, agricultural marketing, precision agriculture, energy economics, and financial risk management.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated success in scholarship and teaching.
Alignment of scholarship and outreach interests with the MAES mission.
Strength in economic theory and quantitative analysis.
The Successful Candidate Will
Exhibit excellence in verbal and written communication.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Show a proven capacity to contribute meaningfully to DAEE’s teaching, research, and outreach missions.
Position Special Requirements / Additional Information This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship. Applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a scholarship statement, and evidence of teaching experience (if available). Contact information for three reference contacts must also be provided.
Physical Demands The essential duties of this position require the ability to perform each duty with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical demands are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this role.
The Program – The Department Montana State University is an R1 land‑grant university with a total enrollment of 17,000 students, including 2,000 graduate students. Bozeman is a community of 56,000 people. The DAEE is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and the College of Letters and Science, with 21 faculty members. Faculty are highly productive scholars who conduct research in agricultural and applied microeconomics, with a focus on high‑quality publications in leading refereed journals.
Application Details Screening of applications will begin on
November 15, 2025
and continue until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via video conferencing, with on‑campus interviews in January. The starting date is negotiable. For more information, contact
Isaac Swensen, (406) 994‑3729, isaac.swensen@montana.edu .
EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. MSU provides preference in employment to veterans and disabled veterans in accordance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act.
FLSA Determination FLSA Status: Exempt.
Applicant Documents – Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Teaching Statement
Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications
Scholarship Statement
Applicant Documents – Optional Optional documents may include additional scholarship samples, teaching evaluations, or other materials demonstrating fit for the position.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Duties and Responsibilities
Provide high‑quality instruction in agricultural business, economics, and financial engineering courses at the undergraduate and (potentially) master’s level.
Conduct scholarship that results in publications in leading peer‑reviewed journals.
Focus scholarship on economics of agricultural production, farm management, precision agriculture, energy economics, or financial risk/econometrics, with relevance to commercial agriculture in Montana.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students and participate in outreach activities.
Fulfill a 45% teaching, 45% scholarship, and 10% service distribution, with 50% appointment with MAES and 50% with the College of Agriculture.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related field (prior to the starting date).
Strong potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and outreach/service.
Demonstrated interest in research areas relevant to commercial agriculture in Montana, such as production economics, farm/ranch management, agricultural marketing, precision agriculture, energy economics, and financial risk management.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated success in scholarship and teaching.
Alignment of scholarship and outreach interests with the MAES mission.
Strength in economic theory and quantitative analysis.
The Successful Candidate Will
Exhibit excellence in verbal and written communication.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Show a proven capacity to contribute meaningfully to DAEE’s teaching, research, and outreach missions.
Position Special Requirements / Additional Information This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship. Applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a scholarship statement, and evidence of teaching experience (if available). Contact information for three reference contacts must also be provided.
Physical Demands The essential duties of this position require the ability to perform each duty with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical demands are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this role.
The Program – The Department Montana State University is an R1 land‑grant university with a total enrollment of 17,000 students, including 2,000 graduate students. Bozeman is a community of 56,000 people. The DAEE is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and the College of Letters and Science, with 21 faculty members. Faculty are highly productive scholars who conduct research in agricultural and applied microeconomics, with a focus on high‑quality publications in leading refereed journals.
Application Details Screening of applications will begin on
November 15, 2025
and continue until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via video conferencing, with on‑campus interviews in January. The starting date is negotiable. For more information, contact
Isaac Swensen, (406) 994‑3729, isaac.swensen@montana.edu .
EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. MSU provides preference in employment to veterans and disabled veterans in accordance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act.
FLSA Determination FLSA Status: Exempt.
Applicant Documents – Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Teaching Statement
Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications
Scholarship Statement
Applicant Documents – Optional Optional documents may include additional scholarship samples, teaching evaluations, or other materials demonstrating fit for the position.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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