University of Missouri-Columbia

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The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) at the University of Missouri invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics and Mershon Family Production Agricultural Economics Scholar. This is a nine-month tenure-track position to support research (50%) and extension (50%) efforts with the Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program. The candidate hired at the Assistant Professor rank will be eligible for the endowed scholar appointment upon successful promotion with tenure at the Associate Professor rank.

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement's distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address the needs of Missourians including: educational attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global food systems; and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit https://extension.missouri.edu/.

The successful candidate will serve as a livestock market economist for the Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program. Responsibilities will include the development of a nationally recognized extension and applied research program related to livestock economics. The successful candidate will be expected to work with animal science faculty to enhance animal science technology research by examining the economic gains from technology adoption. Price discovery in livestock markets, domestic demand analysis, and livestock trade policy are additional areas that could comprise a successful candidate's applied research agenda. In addition to the research contributions, the successful candidate will play a vital role in retaining relationships with Missouri's livestock-related commodity organizations and legislators. A successful candidate should be able to offer market outlook in cattle, hog, poultry, and dairy markets to continue Mizzou's reputation, complementing their other research areas.

Beyond collaborating with faculty in the Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program, the position should support the division's centers, such as the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) and Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) on livestock market issues.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related field by the time of appointment.

Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Associate Extension Professor Mallory Rahe (mallory.rahe@missouri.edu).

For the full announcement, go to https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings, Job ID 56546.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.