University of Illinois

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Assistant or Associate Professor, the Economics of Consumer Behavior
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


The Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics (ACE) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) seeks to fill an Assistant/Associate tenure-track Professor position in agricultural and applied economics (55% Research, 45% Teaching). We seek outstanding scholars in the broadly defined area of consumer behavior with an emphasis on food, sustainable food systems, and/or the environment. Research engaging the methodological frontiers of the field is of particular interest, including empirical industrial organization, data science/big data, and/or experimental approaches. Candidates researching consumer behavior with an international focus are also welcome to apply. Teaching responsibilities would generally include two courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Responsibilities:

The person filling this position will be expected to:
(1) develop or maintain (depending on rank) a nationally- prominent research program with publications in leading peer-reviewed scholarly journals,
(2) contribute to the
Department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching programs through teaching (generally two courses per year) and student mentoring, and
(3) communicate research results to relevant policy makers and stakeholders.

ACE and UIUC provide a rich collaborative research with the presence of research centers such as the Center for the Economics of Sustainability (CEOS) in ACE, the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Environment (ISEE), and the Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA); opportunities for engagement with stakeholders and policy makers through the award-winning farmdoc program; and access to world-class computational resources through the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA.)

Qualifications:

All candidates must have a Ph.D. in agricultural/applied economics, economics, or related field. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should show potential for strong research and teaching programs in their area of specialization, and must have completed their degree before the start date of the appointment.

Start Date: August 16, 2023

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Appointment Details: 100% FTE, 9/12 tenure-track faculty


Additional Information:

For additional information about the department see https://ace.illinois.edu/; for information
about the position contact the search chair, Hope Michelson, at hopecm@illinois.edu
For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.