Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North Dakota State University
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor; Agricultural Economics
Section: United States, Other Academic (Tenure-Track, 9-month)
Location: Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Full Text of JOE Listing
The Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with an expected start date in January 2025. A doctoral degree and an active research program related to U.S. agricultural policy are required. The full-time position will be aligned with the Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies, and the successful candidate is expected to serve as the Assistant Director of the Center, which involves a one-month administrative stipend during the summer. This administrative role involves providing leadership to the center’s research, extension, and outreach activities. The primary selection criteria will be the quality of the applicant’s research and interests. The position provides an outstanding opportunity for independent research and ample opportunities for collaboration. The Assistant Professor is expected to participate actively in the University’s intellectual activities, maintain an active extension program, and engage with North Dakota’s agricultural stakeholders on policy issues relevant to the Upper Midwest.
Minimum Qualifications: The successful applicant must have received a doctoral degree in agricultural and applied economics or related fields, preferably within the last five years (or expected by December 2024). The candidate should also have excellent oral and written communication skills and advanced training in agricultural policy, international trade, and/or applied econometrics. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications: A record of relevant publications and extramural funding; training and analytical experience in agricultural and applied economics, including familiarity with U.S. agricultural policy; demonstrated ability to develop and apply structural economic models; knowledge of advanced statistical and machine learning methods; and the ability to engage with stakeholders from the agricultural sector. The successful candidate can work independently and collegially with colleagues and clientele from different disciplines and with varying experience levels and develop an extension program of regional relevance.
Starting Date: January 16, 2025, or as negotiated.
To apply for the position, upload the following documents:
- Cover letter,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Statements of research and extension philosophy and experience,
- One (or at the most two) published research papers and/or a job market paper, and
- Names and contact information (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) for three professional references.
To apply for this position, please upload your materials here. For any inquiries, please contact Dr. Sandro Steinbach at sandro.steinbach@ndsu.edu. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications should be received by September 30, 2024, to ensure full consideration for interviews, which will take place in late October 2024. The position will be open until filled. The successful candidate’s employment will be contingent upon completing a pre-employment criminal background check.