Assistant Professor of Practice
Advertiser: Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Arizona
Field(s) of specialization: Environmental; Ag. Econ.
Position type(s): Assistant Professor
Location of job: McClelland Park 304K, 650 N. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85719-0078, United States
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2021-08-18
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 3
Target date for applications: 18 Aug 2021
Current search status: Search suspended/canceled
Posting end date: 11 Aug 2021
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting July, 2021.
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Assistant Professor of Practice

Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics

University of Arizona

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Practice position to teach courses in agribusiness economics, management, and finance. The position also includes undergraduate coordination and student recruitment for the undergraduate program in AREC. This is a 12-month, full-time appointment with the following split: 90% instruction and 10% service. The position is non-tenure track with established promotion guidelines to advance in rank at the University of Arizona. Professors of Practice are recognized as members of the General Faculty and are eligible to vote on matters of faculty governance.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Teach six Agricultural and Resource Economics courses both live and online during the academic year (fall, spring semesters, and one summer) in areas including agribusiness economics, management and finance

· Provide mentoring and supervision to undergraduate and graduate students

· Supervision of graduate teaching assistants and preceptors.

· Work with faculty and advisors in developing curriculum

· Deliver classroom instruction

· Foment career readiness preparation

· Monitoring outcome assessments

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Ph.D. ABD in in Economics or Agricultural economics
  • Incidental domestic travel is required for meetings, seminars and conferences.
  • Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Rank: Assistant Professor of Practice

Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Starting Date: August 18, 2021

Rate of Pay: $102,000 annually

Contact Information for Candidates:

Gary Thompson

gdthomps@email.arizona.edu.

Documents Needed to Apply:

Please submit the following items: (1) your curriculum vitae; (2) a cover letter expressing why you are interested in this position; (3) a statement of your teaching philosophy; and (4) contact information for three references. The application review process will begin July 7, 2021 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application materials should be submitted to:

https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/5590?c=arizona

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