The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Position: Assistant Professor of Agricultural & Resource Economics. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure track position with a 90% research (UT AgResearch), 10% teaching (Herbert College of Agriculture) appointment.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) develop a nationally-recognized research program focusing on food and health economics including topics such as food safety, nutrition, and links between human health and labor market outcomes and/or community and economic development; 2) teach undergraduate and graduate courses; 3) publish in high quality disciplinary and multidisciplinary journals; 4) acquire extramural funding; 5) mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students; and 6) participate in service activities of the Department, Institute, University, and profession.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or closely related field. The successful candidate will have excellent research, teaching, communication and quantitative skills and a willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of strong econometric skills.

Effective Date: Position available beginning March 1, 2019.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.