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Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Research and Teaching Position
Assistant Professor
University of Maryland at College Park
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics seeks a faculty appointee who will develop distinguished research and teaching programs in one or more of the following areas: applied econometrics, agricultural and resource policy, environmental and resource economics, or experimental and behavioral economics in relation to the above fields. The appointee is expected to develop a creative research program that serves the public interest at the state, national or international level. The appointee is also expected to teach courses that fit into the instructional programs of the Department at the undergraduate and graduate levels and that enhance the overall quality of education in these programs. The rank of the appointment is at the assistant professor level. The Department has a preference for candidates with a proven record of research and publication. The position is a nine month, tenure-track position, with salary commensurate with the candidate's record. Candidates should possess a doctorate in agricultural economics, economics, or an equivalent field.
All candidates must apply online at http://www.econjobmarket.org/. All materials must be submitted in pdf format. Applicants should submit a c.v., dissertation abstract, statement of research and teaching interests and copies of publications and/or a research paper. Applicants also must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online. Applications must be received by December 1, 2009 to be guaranteed full consideration but will be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the January AAEA/AEA/ASSA meetings in Atlanta. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Last updated: 10/19/2009