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

JOE ID Number: 2015-01_111453024
Date Posted: 05/14/2015
Date Inactive: 07/31/2015
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Tifton, Georgia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Full time, tenure track, 12-month appointment, extension (85%)/teaching (15%) or a negotiated extension/research /teaching split with not less than 67% being extension. This position is located on the UGA Tifton Campus in Tifton, GA.

General Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to work closely with other extension and research faculty from the department and other units within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to deliver a nationally recognized extension program in meat animal and forage industries with primary emphasis on beef cattle and forages. This Extension program should address current and emerging state and national issues related primarily to production economics, marketing, trade and policy. The faculty member will provide valuable subject matter support to county Extension agents, producers, allied industry professionals, and others involved in the production and support of beef cattle and forage. Examples of specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing timely market information to county agents and producers, conducting county agent in-service trainings, developing and updating enterprise budgets, and conducting economic analyses of different management and marketing alternatives. Participating in county programs and working closely with county agents is also expected. Communication of applied research results relevant to Georgia's livestock industry through appropriate refereed applied economics, animal science and interdisciplinary journals and peer-reviewed extension bulletins is expected, as well as providing expertise to policy makers, industry and other constituents. Teaching responsibilities include one undergraduate class per year in farm/ranch management, agribusiness management, or marketing, along with some academic advising. There is also an expectation of securing external funding to support programs and applied research. Working with graduate students (primarily, but not limited to, MS and MAB students) in the department is expected.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or a closely-related field is required with strong knowledge of economic theory and quantitative methods, willingness to work in a team environment and excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language. A working knowledge of US and southeastern agriculture is highly-desirable but not required.

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, or protected veteran status.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 08/15/2015
Reference Instructions:
Send reference letters directly to Dr. Esendugue Greg Fonsah, Professor and Search Committee Chair, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2360 Rainwater Road, Tifton, GA 31793. Phone: 229-386-3512. Email: gfonsah@uga.edu Electronic/email submission of applications is preferred, but not required.
Application Instructions:
Application Materials: (1) a letter of application including a description of academic qualifications and experience; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of extension, teaching, and research experience (if any); (4) graduate school transcripts; and (5) names and contact information for three professional references. To apply, please send materials directly to Dr. Esendugue Greg Fonsah, Professor and Search Committee Chair, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2360 Rainwater Road, Tifton, GA 31793. Phone: 229-386-3512. Email: gfonsah@uga.edu Electronic/email submission of applications is preferred, but not required.