Assistant Professor in Food and Agricultural Economics

Employer: University of Minnesota

Job Ref: 344470

Job Type: Full Time

Location

City: Twin Cities

State: Minnesota (MN)

Zip Code: 55401

Description

TITLE AND LOCATION

Assistant Professor Food and Agricultural Economics

Located in the Department of Applied Economics, Twin Cities Campus, University of Minnesota.

This is a nine-month, 100% time (50% research and 50% teaching) position.

Applicants for this position must have completed their PhD by the time of appointment.

PROGRAM / UNIT DESCRIPTION

The Department of Applied Economics offers highly ranked programs of study at the undergraduate, MS, and PhD levels. The department has research centers that strengthen the academic programs and provide opportunities for students and faculty in research, policy, and industry outreach. The department has distinguished faculty, many of whom have won international, national, and University awards for outstanding research, teaching, service, and outreach. Faculty work in a variety of fields, broadly defined as Food and Agricultural Economics, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Trade and Development Economics, and the Economics of the Public Sector. The department is home to several food-related centers including the Center for International Food and Agricultural Policy (CIFAP), the Center for Farm Financial Management (CFFM), and the International Science and Technology Policy and Practice (InSTePP) Center. Please visit the Department website at http://www.apec.umn.edu for more information.

The department is located in a diverse metropolitan area, home to a large agribusiness and food sector, and in the center of a diverse agricultural production region. This proximity offers unique opportunities to address economic, policy, and business issues related to agriculture and food.

This position reflects interest from undergraduate and graduate students within our programs and across the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

DESCRIPTION: This position includes responsibilities for research, teaching, and leadership related to Food and Agricultural Economics (F&AE) with a strong emphasis in the application of econometric methods to food and agricultural issues. Possible areas of specialization within F&AE include (i) agricultural finance, (ii) agricultural risk management, (iii) the economics of food, health and nutrition, (iv) the economics of food insecurity, and (v) public policy as it relates to the F&AE areas just enumerated. We expect the successful candidate to:

Develop a leading research program on issues that directly impact consumer, farm, firm household, government, or nonprofit decisions related to F&AE. This includes publishing articles in leading peer-reviewed journals, obtaining research grants, and advising student research including theses and dissertations.

Contribute to efforts fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Department, College, University, and profession at large.

Teach courses at either the graduate or undergraduate level that might include agribusiness, business strategy, food marketing, food policy, managerial economics, or microeconomics. Teach courses in econometrics at the graduate level.

Develop successful grant proposals and work with interdisciplinary research teams, drawing upon expertise in food science and nutrition, public health, applied biological sciences, resource and environmental sciences, business, policy studies, and other areas in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, Extension, and the University to conduct research and deliver knowledge to a wide range of audiences.

Engage business, community, and policy leaders in the Twin Cities, the State of Minnesota, nationally, or internationally to ensure that the research conducted is relevant and placed into a practical context. This outreach is expected to advance research by identifying timely and relevant topics and enabling funding.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Ph.D. in agricultural economics, applied economics, economics, or related discipline by date of appointment.

Desired

Rigorous training in economics with a specialization in food and/or agricultural economics.

Rigorous training in econometrics or applied econometrics focusing on applied microeconomics.

Evidence of high-quality research and of potential for publication in peer-reviewed field journals and general interest journals in economics and science.

Demonstrated experience in or preparation for effective teaching.

Evidence of strong commitment to the University’s goal of creating a positive and inclusive campus climate by advancing equity and diversity.

Evidence of exemplary communication skills for professional and non-professional audiences.

Experience working with business, community organizations, government agencies, or industry.

How To Apply

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2021 and will remain open until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at: http://employment.umn.edu and search for requisition #344470.

A complete application must include:
A letter of application explaining the candidate’s vision for this position and how their career goals, training, and experience support their candidacy,

A curriculum vitae,

A diversity statement,

An official graduate transcript,

One research paper, either published or with potential for publication,

Names and contact information for three references who can comment on the candidate’s abilities and experience

Cover letter and CV must be attached to the online application in PDF format. Other application components can also be attached to the online application, or emailed to the search email below. Email inquiries about the position are welcome, but the formal application process is required.

Marc F. Bellemare, Northrop Professor and Search Committee Chair

Department of Applied Economics

University of Minnesota

231 Ruttan Hall

1994 Buford Ave.

St. Paul, MN 55108

[email protected]

Diversity

The University of Minnesota is committed to policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

We acknowledge that the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is built within the traditional homelands of the Dakota people. It is important to acknowledge the peoples on whose land we live, learn, and work as we seek to improve and strengthen our relations with our tribal nations.

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