Note from EJM: On 2023.11.15 the recruiter changed the deadline for this position.
Assistant or Associate Professor - Agricultural Economics, Food Markets, and Agribusiness
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Connecticut, within the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with excellent training in applied microeconomics and applied econometrics. The Department is especially interested in applicants with a research focus on trade, food marketing, consumer behavior, agribusiness, supply and demand analysis, and/or empirical industrial organization. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position with 50% teaching and 50% research appointment. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2024. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop a high-quality grant-funded research program, publish in leading academic journals, and actively participate in national and international academic conferences in agricultural and applied economics.
- Share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels and mentoring of students leading to their professional development.
- Broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate a commitment to, and support of, diversity in the learning experience through research, teaching, and/or public engagement; and integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools.
- Contribute to a collegial and welcoming atmosphere for all members of the Department to grow and thrive professionally.
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Connecticut is part of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR). The successful candidate’s research and/or teaching will address key issues related to the College’s Strategic Vision areas https://cahnr.uconn.edu/visionandvalues:
- Ensure a vibrant agricultural industry and sustainable food supply
- Enhance health and well-being locally, nationally, and globally
- Dismantle structural racism and fostering environments that advance racial equity, inclusion and belonging by advocating for antiracist policies, practices, and norms
- Advance resilience and adaptation in a changing climate
- Foster sustainable landscapes across urban-rural interfaces.
Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach three courses per year at the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas related to agribusiness, food marketing, trade and/or labor economics. Serve as an advisor and mentor to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program in at least one of the following areas: food marketing, consumer behavior, trade, agribusiness, supply and demand analysis, and/or empirical industrial organization.
- Secure external funding to support your research program, including funding to support graduate student research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in agricultural and resource economics, economics, or a related field. The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date.
- Excellent training or experience in microeconomic theory and quantitative methods.
- Record or potential for excellence in research in one of the areas of specialization listed above.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong publication record in high-quality referred journals in one of the areas of specialization listed above.
- Demonstration of teaching excellence.
- Demonstrated or potential ability to secure extramural grants.
- Participation in interdisciplinary research projects and engagement with stakeholders and policymakers.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2024. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Faculty may also be asked to teach at one of UConn’s regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please use EconJobMarket to submit the following application materials:
- Cover letter summarizing how academic qualifications and experience meet the position requirements (maximum two pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Research and scholarship statement (including a summary of how current professional accomplishments and goals of future research will contribute to CAHNR’s success in achieving its Strategic Vision)
- Teaching statement
- Commitment to diversity statement
- A job market paper and other samples of research, including published journal articles
- Graduate transcripts
- Three letters of reference
Review of applications will begin on December 11, 2023, and continue until a successful candidate is selected. Inquiries should be sent by email to aresearch@uconn.edu. For more information regarding the Agricultural and Resource Economics, please visit the Department's website at are.uconn.edu.
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This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval.
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