University of Kentucky

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Position Responsibilities: This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track position in the Regular Title Series with an approximate start date of August 1, 2019. The distribution of effort is approximately 65% research, 30% teaching, and 5% service. The candidate should have an interest in conducting policy-relevant research related to agricultural production economics, agricultural resource economics, or related fields.

The successful candidate is expected to: 1) develop a nationally recognized research program evidenced by publications in leading peer-reviewed scholarly journals; 2) successfully attract external funding to support research efforts, including funding of graduate students; 3) demonstrate a commitment to working with teams of researchers on interdisciplinary research problems; 4) direct MS and PhD student research; 5) contribute to the multi-functional, land-grant mission of the Department through outreach and engagement efforts with community stakeholders; and 6) exhibit excellence in classroom instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or a closely related field with an emphasis on agricultural production and/or agricultural resource economics. Other qualifications include the ability to conduct high-level independent research, direct graduate student research, and effectively teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required as are strong quantitative skills.

Application: Application can be made online at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/204923 and requires a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, contact information for three references, and a job paper. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 7, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

For more information about the Department of Agricultural Economics please visit http://agecon.ca.uky.edu/.

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity university. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people. The EEO Coordinator is Tim West, S-105 Agricultural Science North, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0091.

Contact: Dr. Tyler Mark
Search Committee Chair
Department of Agricultural Economics
417 C.E. Barnhart Building
University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40546-0276
859-257-7283
Tyler.Mark@uky.edu