University of Wyoming

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The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AGEC) at the University of Wyoming seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor specializing in production economics. This position is part of a group hire within the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources, with focus of supporting the livestock industry and the new Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership degree program. This group hire includes faculty positions in AGEC, as well as range and animal sciences. Preferred candidates will have expertise and/or interest in the economics of range livestock production, and a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to solving applied problems in both research and teaching settings. This full-time, 9-month appointment will have responsibilities for research (45%), teaching (50%) and service (5%). The successful candidate will be expected to conduct economic research related to range livestock (cattle and sheep) production systems. The faculty member will teach at least three semester courses per year, including undergraduate and graduate courses. We encourage applications from individuals with identities that have been underrepresented in economics, and expect this faculty member to demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through specific job duties.