Job Openings

(Printer Friendly Version)

Faculty Position

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.

The University System of Maryland is equal opportunity. The University's policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religions, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director or Personnel/Human Relations. Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742.

For more information, contact webmaster@arec.umd.edu

Last updated: 10/19/2009