Posted 10/30/09
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Research and Teaching Position/
Assistant Professor
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics seeks
a faculty appointee who will develop distinguished research
and teaching programs in one or more of the following
areas: applied econometrics, agricultural and resource
policy, environmental and resource economics, or
experimental and behavioral economics in relation to the
above fields.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The appointee is expected to develop a creative research
program that serves the public interest at the state,
national or international level. The appointee is also
expected to teach courses that fit into the instructional
programs of the Department at the undergraduate and
graduate levels and that enhance the overall quality of
education in these programs. The rank of the appointment is
at the assistant professor level. The Department has a
preference for candidates with a proven record of research
and publication. The position is a nine month, tenure-track
position, with salary commensurate with the candidate's
record. Candidates should possess a doctorate in
agricultural economics, economics, or an equivalent field.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All candidates must apply online at:
http://www.econjobmarket.org/
All materials must be submitted in pdf format. Applicants
should submit a c.v., dissertation abstract, statement of
research and teaching interests and copies of publications
and/or a research paper. Applicants also must arrange for
three letters of recommendation to be submitted online.
Applications must be received by December 1, 2009 to be
guaranteed full consideration but will be accepted until
the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be
conducted at the January AAEA/AEA/ASSA meetings in Atlanta.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
The University System of Maryland is equal opportunity.
The University's policies, programs, and activities are in
conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and
regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color,
religions, age, national origin, sex, and disability.
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational
Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related
legal requirements should be directed to the Director or
Personnel/Human Relations. Office of the Dean, College of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College
Park, MD 20742.