JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015

University of Georgia

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College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Agricultural & Applied Economics
Assistant Professor in Agribusiness

JOE ID Number: 2015-01_111452998
Date Posted: 04/30/2015
Date Inactive: 07/31/2015
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor in Agribusiness
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Athens, Georgia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Assistant Professor in Agribusiness, Full-Time Tenure-Track, 9-Month Appointment, 60% extension, 40% teaching

A Ph.D. in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics or a closely related field is required with a strong knowledge of economic theory and quantitative methods.

The successful candidate is expected to (a) deliver a nationally recognized marketing/production economics/management extension program in ornamental horticulture and related industries; (b) conduct and publish applied research results in academic journals, outreach and popular media, and other forms of communication; (c) teach three classes per academic year, and advise undergraduate and graduate students; and (d) secure external funding to support academic and outreach activities.

This faculty member will provide valuable support in production economics, marketing and other areas of business and operations management to county Extension agents, allied industry personnel, producers, and others involved in implementing or supporting the production of greenhouse, nursery and turfgrass crops throughout the State

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT at www.agecon.uga.edu.

Review of applications will begin on April 30, 2015 and last until a suitable candidate is identified.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 04/30/2015
Reference Instructions:
Please send cover letter, vita, academic transcripts, job market paper, and three reference letters to: Dr. Cesar L. Escalante, Search Committee Chair, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. Phone: 706-542-0740. Email: cescalan@uga.edu. Electronic submission of applications is required with “UGA Faculty Position Application” in the email’s subject line.
Application Instructions:
Please send cover letter, vita, academic transcripts, job market paper, and three reference letters to: Dr. Cesar L. Escalante, Search Committee Chair, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. Phone: 706-542-0740. Email: cescalan@uga.edu. Electronic submission of applications is required with “UGA Faculty Position Application” in the email’s subject line.