Utah State University

Position Title/Short Description

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Assistant Professor in Natural Resource Economics
Nine-month tenure-track appointment in Logan, Utah
50% teaching, 45% research, 5% service

Position Summary

Utah State University’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics seeks an Assistant Professor in Natural Resource Economics, prioritizing water economics and policy relevant to Utah and the Intermountain West.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental and natural resource economics, benefit-cost or policy analysis, applied microeconomics, or quantitative methods.

Develop a nationally recognized research program in water economics and policy, including conservation, allocation, agricultural water use, or policy evaluation. Related work on land use, public lands, and ecosystem services may complement this focus.

Publish high-quality peer-reviewed research; communicate findings; collaborate with state partners and Extension colleagues on policy briefs or decision tools; seek external funding; mentor students;

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in economics, applied economics, agricultural economics, natural resource economics, or a closely related field by the start date; demonstrated potential for productive research and effective teaching; and strong quantitative, written, and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in water economics and policy; high-quality scholarship appropriate to career stage; potential for successful grant writing, interdisciplinary collaboration, and graduate mentoring; and teaching experience and evidence of effectiveness.