SPUR is a new branch campus of Colorado State University, slated to open in 2022. It consists of three new state-of-the-art buildings (called Vida, Terra and Hydro) that will house a variety of educational and research programs. The mission of SPUR is to be a year-round urban hub for food and ag discovery. The CSU SPUR campus is part of the larger National Western Center, which houses the National Western Stock Show. When fully constructed and staffed, SPUR will host events for families and tourists, K-12 student field trips, conference and meetings, research in state-of-the-art labs, college educational programs, and studios for local artists. 
 
The Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management (AFIM) program will be located at the SPUR campus. However, the degree is administered through the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (DARE) in the College of Agricultural Sciences at CSU’s main campus in Fort Collins. DARE has a long history of administering both master’s and PhD programs and is dedicated to engaging stakeholders through both research and outreach—locally, nationally, and globally. Marketing, student enrollment, and other functions for the AFIM program are to be managed by the CSU Online division, since the degree program is not housed on the Fort Collins campus. 

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics seeks a Assistant Professor (non-tenure) position to work as an Industry Liaison at the CSU Spur campus in Denver.  This individual will focus on developing relationships between the new master’s degree program in Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management and potential industry partners in agriculture and the food system. Also will teach a class and mentor students in the program.  Min. reqs.: master’s degree in an appropriate field + 3 years. experience in the private sector. Read full job/how to apply for full consideration by 01/20/22 at: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/96716.  CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.