Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute: The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is seeking a director for its newly established Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute.  This is a tenure track faculty position in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, Department of Extension, with the possibility of a joint teaching and applied research appointment in another relevant department or college at The Ohio State University.  Administration has expressed interest in candidates with a J.D. and farm policy experience.

Here's the position posting:

 https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Inaugural-Director--Farm-Financial-Management-and-Policy-Institute--FFMPI--Associate-Professor-Professor-in-the-Department-of-Extension-and-Department-of-Agricultural---Environmental--and-Development-Economics_R27629-1

Executive Director: Pesticide Action Network

Hamzeh Daoud, a Community Impact Fellow with Venture Leadership Consulting posted the following notice about search effort he is conducting for Pesticide Action Network North America. 

PAN North America is looking for an Executive Director (ED) who will bring energetic leadership to move their mission forward, with deep commitment to social justice and racial equity in the food system and beyond. The ED will provide cohesive and seamless organizational leadership, management and oversight of programs, administration and fundraising. The ED will also support a healthy, engaged workplace culture that includes exploring and implementing creative models of shared leadership and staff development. As part of their role, the ED will supervise a collaborative management team and serve as the PAN North America Regional Coordinator for PAN International.

Please find more information in the attached PDF below. If you are interested in applying:

• Please send a resume and thoughtful cover letter to PANsearch@ventureleader.org  with the subject line: “PAN Executive Director Search: [Your Name].”
• Your cover letter should (1) describe how your skills and experience align with the position description and (2) your passion for Pesticide Action Network (PAN) North America's mission, vision, and values.
• Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, VLC encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. All applications will be held in strict confidence.

Entry Level Associate Attorney Position: Agricultural Law in Ohio

 Location: Dublin, Ohio (main office)

Position Title: Associate Attorney

Company Name: Barrett, Easterday, Cunningham & Eselgroth LLP

Job Function: Associate
Job Type: Full-time

Job Duration: Indefinite
Min Education: Juris Doctor

Min Experience: 0 to 5 years

 Description:

We are seeking an associate attorney with a background or interest in agriculture and transactional practice, including probate, estate planning, real estate, business law, and non-profit law. Interest in tax helpful but not required. Compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, and skills.

 If you would flourish in a collaborative environment focused on client relationships and service, please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: David C. Barrett, Jr., managing partner at dbarrett@farmlawyers.com. 

Corporate Counsel - Simmons Prepared Foods

Reporting directly to the Senior Associate General Counsel ("SAGC"), the Corporate Counsel will assist the department in addressing a variety of legal, regulatory, and business matters. See the posting on the Simmons website - https://workatsimmons.com/

Legal Education Associate at Farm Commons - Remote Position

If you have a degree or training in a legal field and are passionate about creating useful, practical resources that directly improve the lives of our nation's farmers and ranchers, we would love to consider you for this job. The Legal Education Associate is a unique position - we are excited to hear from folks with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Join a committed team that prioritizes work/life balance and contribute your insight to the innovative programming and strong results that make Farm Commons a success. Complete position details and instructions to apply can be found on our website at https://farmcommons.org/

Sustainable Studies Program: Faculty Position in Maryland

 Hood College in Frederick, MD has a wonderful opportunity for a fulltime, tenure-track faculty member in our new Sustainability Studies program.  This position is an endowed chair in sustainability studies (Assistant Professor).

The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to teaching and the liberal arts and ongoing scholarly research in sustainable food systems, agribusiness or a closely related area. This faculty member will be expected to partner with local members of our food system to stimulate further growth and economic opportunities in our community. 

The full job description can be found at:

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HOO1003HOODC/JobBoard/58a51caa-edd5-4489-a43e-478413a6c821/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=38ce05ef-17ed-466e-80c1-e6fd5d0be169

We will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.