JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017

University of Guelph

This listing is inactive.
Ontario Agricultural College
Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
Assistant Professor in Agri-Food Trade and Policy

JOE ID Number: 2017-01_111457697
Date Posted: 03/28/2017
Date Inactive: 07/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor in Agri-Food Trade and Policy
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Guelph, Ontario, CANADA
JEL Classification: Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Keywords:
Trade and Policy
Agriculture and Food
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Applications are invited for a tenure-track (12 months per year) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) at the University of Guelph.

With over 100 years of high quality and award winning research, teaching, and outreach, the department (http://www.uoguelph.ca/fare/) has positioned itself to be a continued leader in the economics of agriculture, food, and natural resources. FARE offers Ph.D. and Masters degrees at the graduate level, as well as undergraduate degrees in food, agricultural and resource economics, food and agricultural business, and environmental economics and policy. The faculty in FARE are internationally recognized for the quality of their research, teaching, and outreach efforts. The department prides itself on a collegial work environment that enhances individual and collaborative research efforts locally, nationally and internationally.

The department is one of six academic units with the Ontario Agricultural College (http://www.uoguelph.ca/oac), which has a long history of achievements in serving the agriculture and agri-food industries within Ontario and beyond. The University of Guelph (http://www.uoguelph.ca) is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of about 23,000 students. It is located in Guelph, Ontario (population of approximately 120,000) and is a one-hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. Through a research partnership agreement, the University, College and Department have a unique relationship with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. More information on the opportunities arising from this partnership can be found at (http://www.uoguelph.ca/omafra_partnership/en/index.asp).

Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a high quality, externally funded, research program in the area of agri-food trade and policy. Topical areas of research interests include, but are not limited to: the economic impact of regional trade agreements and non-tariff barriers to trade; trade competitiveness; and the impact of emerging trade policies and trade agreements. The position involves teaching three courses per year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Specific course assignments would be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs. The department expects the successful candidate to develop and maintain teaching excellence. The appointee will contribute to the department’s graduate program through supervision of graduate students at both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. level. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an effective outreach program that extends the reach of their research to inform decisions taken by stakeholders in government and non-government organizations, and which can inform public discourse on trade issues.

Qualilfications:
We seek a collegial, collaborative, and dynamic individual who will complement the department’s existing expertise. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in agricultural economics or economics, or an expectation of completing their Ph.D. by June 2017. The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of a strong publication record (or evidence of a strong but still emerging publication record). A demonstrated ability to blend economic theory with quantitative methods in the context of agri-food trade is an essential characteristic of the successful applicant. Evidence of the potential to become a high-quality post-secondary instructor is also required. The successful candidate will have clear ability to mobilize and transfer their knowledge to a broad community of stakeholders through outreach activities.

Closing Date for Applications: Consideration of applications will begin on 15 May 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and vision of their long-term program of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent under separate cover to:

Ms. Debbie Harkies, Secretary to the Chair
Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1
dharkies@uoguelph.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 06/30/2017
Reference Instructions:
See application instructions regarding submission of external references.
Application Instructions:
Application Process: Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and vision of their long-term program of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent under separate cover to:

Ms. Debbie Harkies, Secretary to the Chair
Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

dharkies@uoguelph.ca