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Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor(Management and Finance), with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2016 or soon thereafter.
DUTIES:The candidate will be expected to establish a successful and well-funded program of research and teaching in the area of agribusiness management and agricultural finance or a closely related field.  The appointee will be expected to deliver three courses per year at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.  Teaching duties will be assigned according to the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant and needs of the program. The incumbent will be expected to provide leadership and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students in their research and studies, and to engage with relevant stakeholders to identify issues, obtain research funds, and effectively communicate research results.
QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates will have a Ph.D. in Agribusiness, Agricultural/Resource Economics, Finance, or a closely related field. Evidence of high quality post-secondary teaching, the ability to establish an in-depth program of research and the ability to operate as a team player in a collegial environment will be considered strengths.  
This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), sick leave, travel insurance, death benefit, dental plan, extended health and vision care plan, employee assistance program and flexible health and wellness spending program. The wage range for Assistant Professor is:  $90,796 - $109,108.
All qualified individuals are invited to apply, but Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.