Assistant/Associate Professor for Applied Economics

Position Overview

The Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education is seeking candidates for a 9-month, tenure track position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Economics, with a promising record of applied economic research in agricultural, food, resource, or environmental economics. The faculty member will be responsible for developing and delivering course content in agribusiness and/or applied economics with primary emphasis in data science and analytics (Big Data), statistical/econometric and computational methods, demonstrated Python, Stata, R, and/or SAS programming experience as well as developing a quality academic research program with a promising refereed publication record. Prospective candidates are also expected to assist with the leadership of the Department’s Analytical Survey Laboratory, to provide knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods with applications of Big Data analytics, and to provide analytic expertise to expand the Department’s research portfolio. Excellence in teaching and curriculum development is required with strong consideration of first-generation and diverse student populations. Continuous service involvement with the profession, Department, College, University, and Community are also expected.

Minimum Requirements

• All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in agricultural/applied economics, economics, agribusiness, or a related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Candidates must show accomplishments in quantitative methods and the potential for building a strong research and teaching program in econometrics and/or business data analytics.

Special Instructions to Applicant

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more