Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track or Tenured Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or related field is required

Position Summary

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Georgia seeks to recruit an Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor (Tenure Track, 9-month Appointment) in any field related to agricultural, environmental, resource, food, health, or development economics. The Department seeks candidates that can complement our current expertise in agricultural and applied economics.

The position is a 55% research, 40% teaching, and 5% service appointment. The incumbent will be expected to develop an internationally renowned scholarly program in their field of applied economic.

Major responsibilities also include: 1) publishing research in major agricultural and/or economics journals, 2) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, 3) advising undergraduate and graduate students, and 4) securing sufficient grants and contracts to fund graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The teaching appointment is expected to translate to two-and-a-half regular courses per academic year.

Additional Requirements

To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor (Professor), candidates must have at least 5 full years in rank at the Assistant Professor (Associate Professor) level. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate or Full Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and demonstrate national regional and/or international reputation.

Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. The criteria for promotion and tenure in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics are summarized at https://provost.uga.edu/policies/appointment-promotion-andtenure/promotion-tenure-criteria/.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

A willingness to work in a team environment, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred qualifications include: (1) potential to build an outstanding record of research in the area of specialization as evidenced by numerous publications in premier agricultural economics, applied economics, and economics journals and presentations to relevant audiences, leading to a national and international reputation; (2) readiness to build an excellent graduate and undergraduate student teaching and mentoring portfolio; and (3) a willingness to secure significant external grant funding, and (4) potential to have a positive and meaningful impact on agriculture, environment, natural resources, and economic development of Georgia, the US, and the globe.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Applicant Documents

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