Monmouth College seeks a faculty member to lead its new Agribusiness Management program, beginning August 2027. The position is envisioned as tenure-track or renewable contract based on candidate’s experience and education, as well as candidate and College needs; it will entail a combination of teaching and administrative duties. The successful candidate will teach core and upper-level agribusiness courses, such as Introduction to Agribusiness Management, Farm Management, Agricultural Marketing and Commodities, Agricultural Finance and Risk Management, Agricultural Policy and Regulation, and Principles of Agricultural Economics.
The successful candidate will lead the program for growth, innovation and alignment with the School of Business vision and plan. This includes shaping the curriculum, including the use of AI and emerging technology; recruiting students; and developing internships and partnerships with the local banking and agricultural communities. Administratively, meeting program goals and KPIs for program growth, quality, and partnership will be part of the criteria for evaluation and continuation. The normal teaching load is 4/4, with the possibility of a reduced load during the first three or four semesters for program and partnership development.
Successful candidates will possess at least a Master’s degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, business, or a closely related field, and have practical knowledge of agribusiness and/or agriculture. They will also have a strong potential for teaching excellence and the desire to shape, deliver, and lead an engaging, relevant undergraduate curriculum.
The expected salary range is $80,000 - $100,000.
For almost 175 years, Monmouth College, a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, has prepared students for rewarding careers and lives of service. U.S. News & World Report ranks Monmouth #2 for value among Midwest private colleges, and the college ranks highly nationally for social mobility. The School of Business, the college’s largest program, is expanding with new majors in Marketing, Finance, and Agribusiness Management. Monmouth, Illinois itself offers small-town values, quality public schools, and affordable housing.
Review of applications begins immediately; the search remains open until the position is filled. Please email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research/professional development interests, and a list of three references to Deena McLaughlin, Assistant Director of Human Resources, at dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu
