Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business

The C.H. Sandage School of Business at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business to begin August 2025. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position depending on the candidate’s experience level, education, and overall fit for the position.

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least a master’s degree in Business Administration and the credentials to teach Agricultural Business courses or a master’s degree in Agricultural Business and the credentials to teach Business courses. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in Business Administration or Agricultural Business. The C.H. Sandage School of Business seeks candidates with practical experience in the industry and/or a record of teaching and service that highlights the school’s three curriculum foundations: Global, Ethical and Entrepreneurial.

Teaching Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load consisting of a wide range of agricultural business and business administration courses with exact course assignments determined by the area of specialty of the candidate. In addition to normal service activities, the successful candidate will strive to find ways to advance Graceland’s unique student experience and grow the C.H. Sandage School of Business.

Key job responsibilities include:

1. Teaching: Design and deliver courses related to Agricultural Business including Sustainable International Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Management and Markets, Global Innovations in Crop Production and Soil Management and additional related subjects. Moreover, create course materials, develop syllabi, hold office hours, and deliver lectures to undergraduate students. Review and revise course content to ensure it remains relevant and aligned with industry trends, academic standards, and ethical practices. Collaborate with other faculty on program assessments.
2. Service: Serve as academic advisor and mentor to students. Help students choose courses, provide guidance on career paths, and support academic and personal development. Additionally, participate in departmental and university committees. Lead/Sponsor the Agricultural Business Club. Promote growth in the Agricultural Business Program including: meet with prospective students, coordinate large campus events such as FFA Day, manage agricultural scholarship accounts, fundraise, and manage ag test plots to support the Ag Club.
3. Professional Development: Stay current in the professional field and engage in ongoing professional development. This may involve attending conferences, workshops, seminars, and more. Other examples may include: Engaging with professionals in the agriculture industry to foster partnerships, internships, and job opportunities for the students, conducting research projects and supervising student research, and engaging with the broader community by providing agricultural literacy education, consulting for ag businesses, or participating in outreach programs related to agriculture.

Graceland University welcomes your application and interest in the open positions listed on this website. Updates are made regularly, so please check back often. Benefits overview is available here. Graceland offers a generous paid time off policy, which includes vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.

Graceland is a nonsectarian institution sponsored by Community of Christ, which provides a rich Christian heritage. Graceland has two main campuses: one located in Lamoni, Iowa, and one located in Independence, Missouri.

Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University is much more than a school. Graceland is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who make up a worldwide community network that reaches far beyond the two campuses.

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Graceland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Graceland welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We’re looking for candidates who share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Graceland University consists of two campuses: the Lamoni campus is a residential liberal arts institution situated in south central Iowa, approximately 70 mile