Associate Professor in Agricultural Business Management

Interview date: 30th June 2025

Right to work: By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University of Reading’s School of Agriculture, Policy & Development seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Agricultural Business Management in the Department of Agri-Food Economics & Marketing. The appointee will contribute to research and teaching in the area of agribusiness management and related fields, with associated responsibilities relating to administration and outreach. We would be particularly interested to receive applications from candidates with a strong interest and knowledge of financial business management, agribusiness enterprise and innovation adoption, or experience in practical decision making and management of farm businesses.

The University has recently launched AgriFood Futures, a new ambitious research strategy for the period to 2050, supported by substantial investment on research leadership and facilities. The ability to engage with on-going research projects and the potential to attract research funding are important.

You will have:

• Ability to carry out high quality academic research
• A track record of significant and sustained academic publications and/or research impact
• Success in securing external research funding
• Good understanding of the principles of business management, planning and control methods
• Understanding of farmer decision making and business planning in the face of emerging opportunities, challenges and pressures.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for teaching
• A track record of working in and contributing to a dynamic and high quality research environment
• Experience of teaching in Higher Education
• PhD or equivalent in a relevant area
• Fluent English and a high level of literacy

Contact details:
Contact Name Giacomo Zanello
Contact Job Title Head of Department, AFEM
Contact Email address g.zanello@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name Simon Mortimer
Alternative Contact Job Title Head of School, APD
Alternative Contact Email address s.r.mortimer@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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