Position Description
The Morrison School of Agribusiness at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position in the areas of Global Agri-food Systems, Food Security, and Climate Change.
The Morrison School of Agribusiness is a unit within the nationally-ranked W. P. Carey School of Business. As the only named school of agribusiness in the country, our mission is to educate and prepare agribusiness leaders for the world marketplace, create and disseminate use-inspired knowledge, and develop solutions for global food and agricultural issues. The postdoctoral scholar will develop a research program in the areas(s) of climate change, food security, risk management, and/or agribusiness finance. Collaborate with Morrison School of Agribusiness faculty, engage in funded research efforts, and support the overall research mission. The postdoctoral scholar will teach courses on topics such as food, agribusiness, and business administration.
The postdoctoral scholars selected will join the 5th cohort of postdoctoral scholars at ASU as part of the Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program with a start date of August of 2025. The goal of the program is to support the career development of outstanding Ph.D. recipients from underrepresented populations with great potential for advancing the ASU Charter. After successful completion of the program, scholars will have an opportunity to transition to a tenure track appointment at ASU.
The program seeks applicants whose professional preparedness, experience, and accomplishments are informed by experiences working with and within groups historically underrepresented or underserved in higher education in the United States. Where pools of qualified applicants are strong, priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate, through prior actions and achievements, intentional and actioned commitment to inclusive excellence. Examples of such contributions are research, teaching, mentorship, service or creative activity focused on empowering underserved populations that increases equitable access and inclusion in fields where historically excluded populations are underrepresented.
The Morrison School of Agribusiness has committed to providing individualized mentorship and career development to ensure each candidate is well prepared to succeed in a future tenure track appointment. Career development and community building will also occur through programmatic support through the Office of Inclusive Excellence in partnership with the ASU Graduate College’s Postdoctoral Affairs Office. Scholars will have the opportunity to engage with previous cohort members and their own cohort for professional development opportunities but also social/networking events and activities to ensure scholars have the best experience at ASU and develop a strong sense of belonging and engagement.
About Arizona State University
ASU is a large, comprehensive, research university and for nearly two decades, has transformed into the “New American University,” one dedicated to the simultaneous pursuit of excellence, broad access to quality education, and meaningful societal impact. By our Charter and Design Aspirations, we center inclusion and success as values that drive the enterprise; adopt inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning as ways to address society’s greatest challenges; and develop innovative partnerships to produce master learners across the lifespan. To learn more about ASU, visit http://www.asu.edu.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will engage in scholarly research and may be asked to perform duties common to academic personnel including grant writing and limited but focused teaching and service in order to devote as much time to developing scholarship and a strong research path.
Minimum qualifications:
● A Ph.D. in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates must have a degree completed by the position start date.
● Evidence of research interest in at least one of the following areas: food security; climate change; agribusiness value chains; and/or agribusiness
Desired qualifications:
● Potential for excellence in research and teaching in an area of applied economics or business related to the examination of the food and agribusiness industry, such as (but not limited to) climate change and food security, risk management, agribusiness finance, data analytics, and econometrics, or other related areas.
● Teaching experience in either in-person or online modalities.
● Skills in implementing research, strong econometric and modeling skills, and strong written and verbal communication appropriate for scholarly reports and publications for a range of audiences.
● Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to foster teamwork and collaboration, the ability to work effectively individually and as part of a large interdisciplinary team, and the ability to coordinate multiple academic projects.
● Evidence of activities consistent with the ASU Charter and Design Aspirations
This position is located at Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus. All postdoctoral fellowship positions are funded for two years on an annual contract basis and include relocation costs in addition to yearly professional development funds to support scholar research, conference attendance and other professional development activities. Options for an additional one or two years of funding or a transition to a tenure track position may be offered, depending on the fellow’s progress, training needs, and department funding capacity. The scholar will complete a document of expectations with their unit to help guide their work and monitor progress for both the scholar and their units. Transition to faculty tenure track appointments will require a process of review within the designated tenure home unit.
Application Instructions
Application deadline is Friday, February 14, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications noted above
3. Contact information, including email addresses, for 3 references.
Inquiries for additional information or questions can be directed to Hilda Olsen, Business Operations Manager, at hilda.olsen@asu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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