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University of Wisconsin-Madison

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Agricultural and Applied Economics
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Community Development Economics)

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478233
Date Posted: 10/16/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Community Development Economics)
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Madison, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
H -- Public Economics
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
community economics
regional economics
rural development
economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE) and the Division of Extension (EXT) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Community Economic Development. The position is funded 75% EXT and 25% CALS and is structured as a 12-month appointment, with tenure home in AAE. Given the outreach expectations of the appointment, there is no requirement for traditional group instruction.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated research potential in rural and/or community economic development. We seek individuals who can combine rigorous economic research with effective outreach and have demonstrated a strong commitment to public engagement.

This faculty member will lead nationally recognized research, outreach, and educational programming focused on community economic development in the United States, with relevance to Wisconsin. The position offers an outstanding opportunity to make an impact through collaboration with community development professionals and direct engagement with local leaders and communities at a top land-grant institution.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and Extension/Outreach, and a research example. Applicants must also arrange for two to three letters of recommendation to be submitted online.

To learn more and apply by November 8, visit: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-in-agricultural-and-applied-economics-madison-wisconsin-united-states-3b942a47-9210-48f1-b3be-8bf5ab2b073c

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 03/01/2027