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College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Teaching Assistant Professor, Agricultural Economics

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The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois is searching for an outstanding candidate for a faculty teaching position.

We seek highly qualified applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to teach all levels of undergraduate students. The incumbent will teach and mentor undergraduate students in the Department’s concentrations focused on food and agriculture, including food and agribusiness management, commodity markets, and agricultural finance.

Successful applicants will join the department’s thriving community of creative, passionate, and innovative teaching faculty who contribute to high-quality instruction and content development and experiential learning opportunities for ACE students. Many teaching faculty also engage in outreach, service, and administration activities.

The ideal candidate would be capable of teaching a variety of foundational courses in agricultural and consumer economics. Examples include commodity marketing, futures and options, negotiation and sales, food and agribusiness management, microeconomics, and other agricultural economics courses as assigned. Competitive applicants will demonstrate a promise of excellence in classroom instruction and show the ability to participate in and contribute to the growth of ACE students.

Responsibilities: The person filling this position will be expected to contribute to the Department’s academic programs through teaching, typically six courses per year, and providing academic leadership (service), broadly defined and commensurate with rank.

ACE, the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES), and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) offer a rich environment for collaborative teaching and outreach, as well as a commitment to achieving excellence. Teaching faculty are voting members of the ACE faculty and have the opportunity to participate in activities related to shared governance. There are also opportunities to connect with external stakeholders in the state of Illinois. Collaborations with individuals and firms in the industries that hire ACE graduates are particularly encouraged.

Qualifications: Candidates must hold a doctorate, preferably a PhD in agricultural and/or applied economics, economics, agribusiness, or a related field, by the start date. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of industry work experience in agribusiness, agricultural and/or applied economics, or a related field, or a demonstrated record of higher education instruction in these fields. Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a promise of excellence in classroom instruction, student mentoring, and experiential learning. Experience in industry, sales, commodity marketing, agribusiness management, and/or Extension is highly valued, as is teaching experience in food and agribusiness management, commodity markets, agricultural finance and related topics.

Salary and Appointment: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience, with a starting salary in the $85,000-$118,000 range. The appointment is expected to be 90% teaching (six courses per year) and 10% academic leadership (service). This position is a full-time, 100% nine-month non-tenure track faculty appointment (9-month service basis paid over 12 months), with the possibility of a summer appointment. This position is eligible for all sponsorship options.

Start Date: The anticipated starting date for the position is August 16, 2026.

Application: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 31, 2026 ; however, applications will be accepted until a candidate is identified for hire. Interviews may begin before the closing date; however, no offers will be extended until after that date. To apply, please create a candidate profile at and upload a cover letter, a CV, a teaching philosophy statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.

Additional Information: In the Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics (ACE), we educate decision-makers about global economic issues related to food, agriculture, development, environmental sustainability, and financial markets. Through research, education, and Extension, our award-winning faculty and students are at the forefront of advancing knowledge and applying economics in Illinois and worldwide. We strive to provide an inclusive, welcoming, and enjoyable work environment where faculty and staff are empowered to achieve their professional goals.

We are home to nearly 900 undergraduate majors, with concentrations in Agribusiness Markets and Management, Agricultural Accounting, Consumer Economics and Finance, Environmental Economics and Policy, Farm Management, Finance in Agribusiness, Financial Planning, Public Policy and Law, and International Trade and Development Policy. The department is also home to four professional academic advisors, 45 faculty, 45 staff, and almost 90 graduate students.

For additional information about the Department, see or contact Mandy Foster Swartzendruber, at 217-265-4062 or MandyF@illinois.edu. For additional information about the position, contact the search chair, Dr. Craig Lemoine, craiglem@illinois.edu with “Ag Econ Teaching Faculty ” in the subject line.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact HR at 217-333-2137.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time off, Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID : 1034105

Job Category : Faculty

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