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Q0 Agricultural & Environmental Economics

Assistant Professor*-- Economics of Production Agriculture, full-time, 9 or 12 months, Department of Agricultural Economics, is seeking applications for a Tenure-track position; 60% research, 40% teaching to establish an internationally recognized education and research program in the economics of production agriculture and its interface with areas such as natural resources, bio-energy economics, bio-security economics, efficiency and profitability of agricultural systems, environmental impacts of agriculture, water use, and related areas. The successful candidate will collaborate with research and extension faculty in areas of interest to the department, and on interdisciplinary teams. The department seeks an individual who fosters diversity and teamwork, and who has the ability to work with a variety of audiences, including individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The successful candidate will be expected to become active in securing extramural funding to support a robust research program to lead and support graduate student research. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to teaching and advising at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Teaching responsibilities will include two courses per year in areas such as risk management, production economics, optimization, natural resources, finance, and farm management. Qualifications: Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or related field at the time of appointment. Excellent quantitative, written and oral communication, and teaching skills and the ability to develop an internationally recognized research program are required. Quantitative skills should include econometrics, optimization, and simulation. An orientation to production agriculture problems is highly desirable. Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with candidate's ability and experience and nature of appointment (9 or 12 month). Kansas State University's benefit package includes retirement; group medical, dental, and life insurance plans; worker's compensation; vacation leave; sick leave; and other benefits http://www.ksu.edu/hr/benefits/index.html. Expected starting date is January, 2008, but is negotiable. Applicants should send a letter of interest, qualifications and aspirations; curriculum vitae; transcripts of all university work; sample publications or other evidence of teaching, outreach, and research accomplishments; and three letters of reference to: Bryan Schurle, Head, Department of Agricultural Economics, 342 Waters Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-4011. Review of applications will begin February 28, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. For further information, contact John Leatherman, (785) 532-4492, jleather@agecon.ksu.edu. Kansas State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. KSU encourages diversity among its employees.
* Appointment at the Associate Professor level is possible, subject to administrative approval.
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