Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

This is a nine-month, tenure-track position in Agricultural Economics with a 60% Extension and 40% research responsibility. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized, integrated Extension-research program on agricultural risk management and agricultural finance. Pertinent extension and research topics may include the development, dissemination, and application of innovative risk management and financial planning strategies to existing and new agricultural technologies, agricultural products and markets, climate-smart agriculture, smart ag technologies, agri-environmental policies and regulations, and related areas. The successful candidate will be expected to secure external funding.

Qualifications: Ph.D in Agricultural Economics or related field, with experience in research, Extension, and competing for grants on agricultural economics topics preferred. The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date. Applicants should demonstrate excellent quantitative and communication skills and the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams. The ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students is required, and the successful candidate will actively strive to provide and inclusive learning environment for all.

Application Requirements: The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024 with a start date of July 1, 2025, or as negotiated. Candidates should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, a representative publication, a statement of research experiences and future interests, and a statement of extension vision and philosophy. In addition, every candidate must submit a "Reflection on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging" document as part of their portfolio. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with university policies. Questions can be directed to the Search Committee chair: Dr. Claudia Schmidt (cschmidt@psu.edu).

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Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education (AESE) is a welcoming community with our scholarship focusing on people, society, and economic systems grounded in theory and methods from the economic, social, and behavioral sciences. Faculty and students develop and employ rigorous approaches to discover fundamental and applied principles that advance science in their core disciplines. AESE strives to improve the health, prosperity, and welfare of people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and beyond. Our core areas for teaching and research are (1) Agricultural and Food Systems, (2) Community Development and Engagement, (3) Environment and Natural Resources, and (4) Population Processes in Global Perspective. The Department offers three resident and one online graduate programs and oversees four undergraduate majors. For more information visit our site at https://aese.psu.edu/.

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