OPEN POSITIONS

Assistant/Associate Tenure Track Professor, Agricultural, Food and Applied Economics
Indianapolis, Indiana (USA)

Appointment  

Assistant or Associate Tenure-Track, Appointments at the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure presume evidence of excellence in scholarship that establishes the individual as a significant contributor to the field or profession, with potential for national distinction. The rank of the appointment will be determined based on the applicant’s prior scholarly impact, leadership experiences, and national and international reputation as determined by the faculty.

Principal Duties — The Department of Agricultural Economics is seeking to hire two tenure-track faculty members at Purdue University in Indianapolis. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to shape the academic and research programs offered there.

Each successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized research and teaching program in one of the following areas: agricultural economics; agribusiness management; food business management; or agricultural, environmental, or food policy. The successful candidates are expected to publish in high-impact peer reviewed journals, to mentor graduate students, and to secure external grant funding.The Department of Agricultural Economics is seeking to hire two tenure-track faculty members at Purdue University in Indianapolis. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to shape the academic and research programs offered there. 

Each successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized research and teaching program in one of the following areas: agricultural economics; agribusiness management; food business management; or agricultural, environmental, or food policy. The successful candidates are expected to publish in high-impact peer reviewed journals, to mentor graduate students, and to secure external grant funding.

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses with a typical course load averaging two courses per year. Potential exists for teaching distance-delivered courses. Example courses the successful candidate may be expected to teach include introductory microeconomics, macroeconomics, agribusiness management, agricultural or environmental policy, or related courses. The specific courses and course load will depend on the candidate and department needs.

The department has a high-profile reputation for engagement with agricultural and food business stakeholders and policymakers to address challenges and opportunities facing Indiana and beyond. As the state’s capital city, the Indianapolis location facilitates such engagement with industry and government stakeholders. Successful candidates will have ample opportunity to actively engage with agricultural and food industry leaders, policymakers, and College of Agriculture stakeholders to enhance their research and teaching profiles. These activities may be enhanced by working with the department’s centers, including the Center for Food and Agricultural Business (CAB) and the Center for Commercial Agriculture (CCA), among numerous others.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, business management, managerial economics, applied microeconomics, marketing, or related discipline by employment start date. This is an academic year (9-month) appointment. These positions will be based at Purdue University in Indianapolis.

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 Department  –  The Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University has 34 tenure track faculty, over 420 undergraduate students across four majors, and over 100 graduate students. The department’s research and education activities are conducted on a wide array of issues that include agribusiness management, consumer behavior, sales, experimental economics, industrial organization, decision sciences, development, trade, policy, macroeconomics, production, consumption, and environmental and resource issues.

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 sixth in the world in the 2025 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, 279 faculty, 2896 undergraduate students, and 640 graduate students.

Application and Material  –  Applying for this position is a two-step process.

Application materials must include:

Screening of applicants will begin on Friday, November 14, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position. For additional information contact Tracy Buck at tbuck08@purdue.edu. 

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

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Tenured/Tenure-Track: Associate Professor or Professor, Food and Agribusiness Management Director, Master of Agribusiness (MAB) Chair of Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness
Texas A&M University: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Agricultural Economics
College Station, Texas

Open Date – Oct 08, 2025

Deadline – Nov 08, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description – The Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, invites applications for a new leader of our top-ranked, Agribusiness graduate program. This professional Masters of Agribusiness (MAB) program is offered in collaboration with the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. This is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track or tenured academic appointment beginning January 1, 2026. The position will include an administrative appointment as Director of the Master of Agribusiness Program. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Associate Professor or Professor, depending on qualifications.

We seek an emerging or established scholar in food and agribusiness management, drawing from disciplines such as agricultural economics, economics, management, marketing, or strategy. The successful candidate will markedly advance our understanding of agribusiness management, marketing strategies, economic development, and societal welfare. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, supply chain management, strategic management and planning, concentration and mergers/acquisitions in the food and fiber industry, and the application of managerial economics to domestic and international policy issues.

The successful candidate will work closely with graduate students of the MAB program, serving as both an academic advisor and a professional development mentor. They will play a pivotal role in enhancing the national and international reputation of our top-ranked Agribusiness program and the College through innovative agribusiness research, interdisciplinary collaborations within the College, and securing external funding. Additionally, the candidate will actively engage with the Agribusiness, Food, and Consumer Economics Research Center (AFCERC), contributing to its mission and expanding its impact.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Application Instructions

For full consideration, please submit all application materials through Interfolio by November 8, 2025 at apply.interfolio.com/174100. Apply electronically by submitting:

Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to head of department, Dr. Simon Somogyi: simon.somogyi@ag.tamu.edu or the search committee chair, Dr. Oral “Jug” Capps: oral.capps@ag.tamu.edu.

Rector (President) | Zamorano University
San Antonio de Oriente, Francisco Morazán, Honduras

Zamorano University, an institution dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and social impact in Latin America, seeks a leader to amplify the power of its highly effective and distinct educational model to take on the great issues of our era: global challenges in food security, sustainable agriculture, and environmental science. Its next rector will uphold this institution’s remarkable legacy as one of the top agricultural universities in the world and honor its traditions, and also propel this critical institution forward, accelerating its ability to shape the next generation of ethical leaders who will contribute to a more prosperous and food-secure world. With a deep understanding of Zamorano's distinct institutional culture and challenges, the rector will balance aspiration with achievable priorities, leading with pragmatism through structural and financial constraints.

Founded more than 80 years ago, Zamorano University’s teaching, applied research, and community outreach programs are focused on sustainable and competitive agriculture, agribusiness, food technology, food security, and environmental science. The University has a transformative impact on its talented, hardworking students, who come from over 20 Latin American countries and around the world. Zamorano places a strong emphasis on providing need-based scholarship funding to enable students to come to the University from communities impacted by poverty and malnutrition, studying alongside full-pay students and building bridges across the University’s diverse population. Its campus is a botanical garden and biological reserve in Honduras, and the impact of this enriching, multicultural, and Pan-American environment spans far beyond the grounds. The University is a strategic ally to international universities, communities, governments, and the private sector for the advancement of agricultural programs and enterprises that benefit all of Latin America, as approximately 95% of Zamorano alumni (Zamoranos) return to their home countries to apply the skills and expertise they develop at the University.

This role calls for a proven leader who can leverage the expertise of a multinational Board of Trustees, foster strong shared governance, and drive strategic growth in enrollment by expanding outreach throughout the region. The rector will champion academic excellence, advancing Zamorano’s reputation as a global reference in tropical agriculture through curriculum innovation, faculty empowerment, and increased funding. With strong operational and financial acumen, they will enhance institutional efficiency, maximize revenue from production units, and invest strategically in infrastructure and technology. They will also work to strengthen Zamorano’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Central to this role is nurturing a collaborative, inclusive community that supports students’ academic and personal development. Additionally, the rector will elevate the University’s visibility by cultivating lasting relationships with alumni, donors, governments, and partners worldwide, leading impactful fundraising efforts that fuel Zamorano’s mission and regional influence. It is vital that the rector be highly visible as an engaged and committed leader to all constituencies.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for this position will be competitive and negotiated in good faith. The role has an attractive benefits package including housing support, health insurance, and more. Relocation and visa support can be provided for this role, depending on the needs of the candidate.

Applications, Inquiries and Nominations

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Confidential inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications (including resumes and two- to four-page letters of interest responding to the opportunities and challenges outlined above) should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website.  FULL POST & APPLY

Zamorano University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe we are a better, stronger, and more effective organization when we create a culture that welcomes and includes a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives, and we can learn from one another. We welcome people of all backgrounds—especially when their life experiences, abilities, and perspectives can offer valuable insight to our work supporting some of the most vulnerable and marginalized populations in the world. Zamorano will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions

at Zamorano will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Zamorano does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by the law. Zamorano will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so will result in undue hardship to daily operations.

Chief Commercial Officer
Cologne, Germany

AGRAYA GmbH, based in Cologne, Germany, is the umbrella company behind the GLOBALG.A.P. and GGN label brands. With over 20 years of experience in standard setting and solution development, AGRAYA operates globally with the aim to empower agricultural supply chains with trusted intelligence that enhances operational efficiency.

Our goal is to redefine global agriculture as a force for equitable prosperity, ecological resilience, and human dignity—where farmers of every scale thrive as empowered partners in shaping a sustainable future.

We are looking for a Chief Commercial Officer (m/f/d) to lead our transformative journey to be commercially future-fit. If you're seeking a new challenge where you have a direct impact on redefining the organization’s commercial strategy and leading an international, diverse team striving to make a lasting impact on the agricultural industry, this is the position for you!

The position is to be filled immediately with 39h/week.

Your key responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for building and leading our commercial team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
• You will develop and execute a comprehensive commercial strategy that aligns with the organization’s vision and goals while focusing on maintaining the core business, developing new products and identifying growth opportunities
• You will manage our entire product portfolio, ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the market
• You will engage with global brands, retailers, and specifiers to promote the certification standard, ensuring continued support and relevance
• You will build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• You will drive the cultural and operational shift within the organization, advocating for innovative practices and leveraging new technologies

What we are looking for:

• A post-graduate degree in the field of agriculture with a focus on business and marketing
• Min. 7 years of experience in a senior commercial leadership role, preferably within certification, agriculture, or a related sector
• Success in driving growth and innovation in a complex and constantly evolving environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of business fundamentals
• A deep understanding of market and value-chain dynamics, particularly in the agricultural and assurance sectors
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as strong analytical skills
• The ability to travel internationally on a regular basis
• Proficiency in English (C1 level), any other languages are beneficial

What you can expect from us:

• A multicultural and value-driven team committed to advancing global farming practices, including food safety and social and environmental sustainability.
• A competitive remuneration package reflecting the scope and responsibility of the position
• An active and influential role in the ongoing development of a well-established international organization
• Close collaboration with the executive management team, including engagement in strategic decision-making and corporate direction

Caught your interest?

To get a better inside in our vision with AGRAYA, you are welcome to watch this video. We will be happy to read your motivation letter and CV. Please apply via our online form. Questions? Contact Lena Steinbach, HR Specialist at AGRAYA, steinbach@agraya.com.

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