Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics-Economics of Agricultural Systems

University of Tennessee, Knoxville   Knoxville, TN   Full-time     Farming / Fishing / Forestry
Posted on April 10, 2024
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Description

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
(9-month tenure-track, 75% Research, 25% Teaching)

Subject: Economics of Agricultural Systems

Department: Agricultural and Resource Economics, Institute of Agriculture, The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, https://arec.tennessee.edu/

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) develop a nationally-recognized
research program focusing on the economics of food, fiber, and fuel production,
processing, and marketing systems; 2) teach graduate or undergraduate courses
in the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics; 3) publish in high
quality disciplinary and multidisciplinary journals; 4) acquire extramural funding;
5) mentor and supervise students; and 6) participate in service activities of the
Department, College, University, and profession. The expected start date is
January 1, 2023.

Qualifications

Ph.D., or ABD with an expected completion date before January 1, 2023, in
agricultural economics, economics, or closely related field; excellent
communication skills; ability to work in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a letter detailing your interest in the position, a
curriculum vita, official transcripts, and three letters of reference. Direct any questions regarding the position to Dr. Andrew
Muhammad, Search Committee Chair, Department of Agricultural & Resource
Economics, amuhamm4@tennessee.edu, 865-974-3904. Screening of applicants
will begin September 15, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.