JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
University of Florida
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Gainesville, Florida, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
O1 -- Economic Development
Keywords:
Agricultural Economics
Development Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Food and Resource Economics Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida has three (3) Assistant Professor positions available in the following areas:
Position #1: Agribusiness
Position #2: Agricultural Economics and Policy
Position #3: Development Economics
These positions are 9-month tenure-accruing that will be 60% teaching and 40% research. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and developing a nationally and internationally recognized research program. The faculty members will participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education. A 60% teaching appointment is typically expected to teach two sections in each fall and spring semester. Expected to seek contract and grant funding to support his/her program. Please see the application URL links for a complete description of these positions.
Required Qualifications: A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural economics, economics, or a closely related discipline. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding, be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system, and have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.
Application Requirements:
- Application Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Application Instructions:
Individuals wishing to apply should go online to the following links and submit:
Position #1 (Agribusiness): https://apply.interfolio.com/56739
Position #2 (Agricultural Economics and Policy): https://apply.interfolio.com/56752
Position #3 (Development Economics): https://apply.interfolio.com/56955
Additional information needed:
o Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
o Curriculum vitae
o Unofficial transcripts
o Teaching evaluations if available
o Three letters of recommendation