University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture

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Position: Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
(9-month tenure-track, 80% Research, 20% Teaching)

Subject: Consumer Marketing and Demand

Department: Agricultural and Resource Economics, Institute of Agriculture, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, https://arec.tennessee.edu/

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) develop a nationally-recognized research program in consumer marketing and demand. This program could include using experimental economics and/or big data techniques to analyze areas such as food and agricultural product marketing, agricultural policies (e.g., food labeling), consumer behavior, food/agricultural product retail prices and pricing strategies, and consumer demand; 2) teach graduate or undergraduate courses in the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics; 3) publish in high quality disciplinary and multidisciplinary journals; 4) acquire extramural funding; 5) mentor and supervise students; and 6) participate in service activities of the Department, College, University, and profession. The expected start date is January 1, 2023.
Qualifications: Ph.D., or ABD with an expected completion date before January 1, 2023, in agricultural economics, economics, or closely related field; excellent communication skills; ability to work in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.