University of Maryland

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

Title: Open Rank
Functional Title: Open Rank
Position Number: 102959
Category Status: Faculty Tenured/Tenure-Track
Unit: AGNR-Agricultural and Resource Economics

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics seeks multiple faculty appointees who will develop distinguished research and teaching programs in one or more of the following areas: environmental economics, applied econometrics, and applied microeconomics or experimental/behavioral economics, or related fields. The appointees are expected to develop exemplary research programs that serve the public interest at the state, national, or international level, and teach in the Department’s instructional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, or administration are especially encouraged to apply.

The positions are nine month tenured or tenure track positions, with rank and salary commensurate with the candidate’s record. The Department has a preference for candidates at the associate professor or professor level with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research, and publication; however, we will also consider candidates at the assistant level for exceptional applicants.

Our department is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.

Qualifications:
Required –
Candidates should possess a doctorate in agricultural economics, economics, or an equivalent field.

Application:
All candidates must apply online to both 1) https://ejobs.umd.edu and 2) https://econjobmarket.org. At https://ejobs.umd.edu applicants should upload their CV (in PDF format), which should include a list of three references. Additional materials to be submitted through https://econjobmarket.org include a research paper, a statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation.

Closing Date: Position open until filed. For best consideration apply by December 9, 2016.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.