JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015

University of Connecticut

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College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Lecturer

JOE ID Number: 2015-01_111451917
Date Posted: 03/24/2015
Date Inactive: 04/13/2015
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Lecturer
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Storrs, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D -- Microeconomics
L -- Industrial Organization
O -- Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
M -- Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting
Keywords:
Applied Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, Food Marketing, Agribusiness, Environmental and Resource Economics, Development Economics, Quantitative Methods, Public Policy
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Lecturer - Reposted

The University of Connecticut invites applications for a nine-month non-tenure track position in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the level of Lecturer. We seek well-qualified candidates whose areas of specialization include applied microeconomics, industrial organization, environmental and resource economics, food marketing and business management, quantitative methods, and development economics. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, or Economics or related field; excellent oral and written communication skills; commitment and desire to teach and mentor students. Preferred qualifications include college-level teaching experience; demonstrated ability to teach via teaching evaluations and letters of support; ability to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses within the Department. Duties include teaching up to seven course sections per year; advising undergraduate students and/or supervising internships; serving in teaching-related committees and assisting in recruiting students.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 04/13/2015
Application Instructions:
To apply and access the full job description, please submit the following materials through Husky Hire at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/faculty (College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, search #2015146): (1) a cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and commitment to effective learning) and graduate transcripts. Three letters of reference should be sent to AREsearch@uconn.edu, Search #2015146. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until April 13, 2015. For more information regarding the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics please visit the department website at http://www.are.uconn.edu. If available, upload copies of teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. For questions, call 860-486-2836 or send e-mail to Karen.nye@uconn.edu.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community. We actively encourage women, people with disabilities, and members of minority groups to apply. The University of Connecticut is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.