Assistant Professor

About the role

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and community. This is a 9-month tenure-accruing position that combines 60% teaching (in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 40% research (at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) within the Department of Food and Resource Economics, part of the University of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in agricultural and applied economics across the undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
• Develop a nationally recognized research program focusing on economic issues pertinent to the food and agricultural industry, such as international trade, agricultural policy, or related topics.
• Seek and secure external funding to support research initiatives.
• Engage in Extension activities related to the candidate's program area.
• Support and participate in the University of Florida's mission areas: Research, Teaching, and Extension.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in agricultural and/or applied economics, economics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and securing extramural funding.
• A commitment to the mission of the Land-Grant system and UF core values.
• Some proficiency with modern data-science methods such as machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in agricultural and/or applied economics, economics, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in teaching and research.
• Commitment to UF core values and the Land-Grant system.
• Interest or proficiency in modern data-science methods.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal relationships and networking abilities.
• Ability to secure extramural funding.
• Proficiency in modern data-science methods.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Schedule

9-month tenure-accruing position

Contact Information

To apply, visit Careers at UF and submit:

• A cover letter stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above.
• A research statement (up to 2 pages).
• A teaching philosophy (up to 1 page).
• A curriculum vitae.
• A representative sample of your written research (e.g., job market paper, a working paper, or recent publication).
• Contact information for at least three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation.
• Unofficial transcripts.