JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019

University of Florida

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IFAS/Food and Resources Economics
Southwest Florida Research and Education Center
Associate/Full Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economist

JOE ID Number: 2019-01_111462720
Date Posted: 06/13/2019
Date Inactive: 07/31/2019
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Associate/Full Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economist
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Immokalee, Florida, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Keywords:
Agricultural Resource Economist
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Duties and Responsibilities:
This 12-month tenure-accruing position that will be 30% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 70% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service). Duties will include developing integrated extension and research programs that could include the following areas: promote effective agribusiness practices for vegetable and citrus producers, provide state-wide educational programing for farm labor supervisors, measure the performance of agricultural production systems in terms of productivity and efficiency; and support marketing of Florida commodities. The goal of this position is to enhance financial management and labor relations of agribusiness in Florida.

Qualifications:
A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural economics, environmental and/or natural resource economics or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Demonstrated ability to publish research results in peer-reviewed applied economics and/or multi-disciplinary outlets is highly desirable.

Application Information:
~ Individuals wishing to apply should go online to https://apply.interfolio.com/54787 and submit:
o Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
o Curriculum vitae
o Unofficial transcripts
o List of a minimum of three references with contact information (phone # and e-mail address)

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link