Assistant Professor - Regional Dairy Business and Economic Development

Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture is seeking an Assistant Professor specializing in Dairy Business and Economic Development with a focus on regional dairy business and economic development. This is a nine-month (academic year) tenure-track position. This position will be funded by the Dairy Innovation Hub and is 70% research and outreach and 30% teaching.

The successful candidate is expected to develop an impactful research and outreach program that supports Wisconsin dairy producers, farm consultants, and dairy food processors by providing leadership and translational research that is focused on regional dairy business development, with particular interest in coordinating technical assistance, niche/value-added market development, and international trade opportunities for dairy businesses, for the growth of our farm businesses and the increased economic sustainability of our dairy farms and surrounding communities.

This position will be expected to secure funding from competitive federal programs and industry partners relevant to their area(s) of expertise. The position carries a commitment to the three functions of resident instruction, research, and outreach/service, as well as professional and university service as appropriate to the position.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will be expected to:

• Collaborate on developing externally-funded research focusing on regional dairy business and economic development, with a focus on putting systems in place to benefit the dairy industry.
• Integrate research results into outreach education programs on issues identified as needs of the state and its residents.
• Document the impacts of research, teaching, and outreach efforts and communicate these impacts to stakeholders, the general public, and professional colleagues.
• Demonstrate commitment to the purpose, vision, and values of the Dairy Innovation Hub, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the well-being of Wisconsin and its residents.
• Teach as an Assistant Professor to stakeholders (e.g., students, educators, civic groups, boards, farmers) throughout the state of Wisconsin. Contribute to the department's mission through undergraduate student instruction and mentoring. Contribute research expertise to courses taught in the department and across campus.
• Be of service to the department, college, and campus communities.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's of Science in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, or related field.
• OR Ph.D. in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, or related field.
• OR Master's of Business Administration.
• Evidence of at least two years of relevant industry experience in technical services OR at least two years of research in regional dairy business and economic development and securing competitive research funding.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college/university level. As a minimum, one year of teaching experience while in a Master's or Ph.D. program.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in a variety of settings.

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

Department Information: The School of Agriculture (SOA) is housed within the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture. The SOA is one of the nation's leaders in undergraduate programs in agriculture and natural resources, which is committed to excellence in education, research, scholarly and professional activities, and service to the agriculture industry at the state, regional, national and global levels. The SOA has over 450 undergraduate students and 36 faculty and staff. A 430-acre farm is available for teaching, demonstration, and research. The SOA offers majors in agricultural education, agribusiness, animal science, dairy science, environmental horticulture, ecological restoration and resource management, and soil and crop science. See: https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/school-agriculture

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal. To ensure full consideration applications must be received by January 27, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications and a statement of philosophy of teaching, learning and research interests
• A current resume/CV including work experience
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Tera Montgomery, montgomeryt@uwplatt.edu

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.