Professor – Agriculture & Agribusiness (Vanilla)

About the role

The Professor role is a full‑time, on‑site position at Madagascar's Vanilla Export in Antananarivo. You will teach and mentor students on agriculture, agribusiness, supply chains, sustainability and export markets, with a special focus on vanilla.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars and practical sessions covering relevant topics.
• Design curricula, develop course materials, create assessments and provide feedback.
• Supervise student projects and research, advising on academic and professional pathways.
• Conduct applied or academic research, publish findings and integrate results into teaching.
• Collaborate with colleagues, external partners and industry stakeholders for community outreach and program improvement.

Required profile

• Strong expertise in agriculture, agribusiness, international trade, supply chain management, sustainability or rural development.
• Demonstrated teaching experience, including curriculum design and learner assessment.
• Proven research capabilities with a record of publishing or presenting findings.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English; French or Malagasy proficiency is a plus.
• Advanced degree (preferably PhD) in a relevant discipline; a master’s with significant experience may be considered.

Required skills