Open Rank Professor, the Economics of Food Policy - Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Company:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Job Location:
Urbana, Illinois
Category:
Economics
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Open Rank Professor, the Economics of Food Policy
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
WE TRANSFORM LIVES.
Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.
Be a part of our story.
The Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics (ACE) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) seeks to fill an open rank [Assistant/Associate/Full] tenure-track Professor position in agricultural and applied economics.
We seek outstanding scholars in the broadly defined area of food policy. Examples of possible areas of specialization include the economics of: (i) food security, health or nutrition; (ii) consumer demand or behavior related to the food system; (iii) sustainable food and agricultural systems.
Responsibilities:
The person filling this position will be expected to:
(1) develop or maintain (depending on rank) a nationally- prominent research program with publications in leading peer-reviewed scholarly journals,
(2) contribute to the Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs through teaching (generally two courses per year) and student mentoring, and
(3) communicate research results to relevant policy makers and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD in Economics, Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, Consumer Economics, Behavioral Economics, Public Policy or related fields. Qualified candidates will also have strong training in applied econometrics and demonstrated potential to develop a robust record of publication and public engagement in food, consumer, and agricultural economics. Candidates will be expected to teach courses related to consumer economics and policy at the graduate and undergraduate levels. UIUC has multiple programs of excellence across campus in the areas of applied sciences, economics, and public policy with whom faculty in ACE collaborate.
Anticipated Start Date:August 16, 2023
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience
Appointment Details: 100% FTE, 9/12 tenure-track faculty
Application Procedures:
1) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received byNov 15, 2022,although the position will remain open until filled. Interviews may begin before the closing date; however, no offers will be extended until after that date. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top of bottom of the posting at http://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include the following: a) cover letter, b) curriculum vitae, c) teaching statement,e) diversity statement, and e) names/contact information for three references. The statement on diversity should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, service, professional activities, and/or research.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the department see https://ace.illinois.edu/; for informationabout the position contact the search committee chair, Jonathon Coppess, at jwcoppes@illinois.edu .For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1013008
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Open Rank Professor, the Economics of Food Policy
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
WE TRANSFORM LIVES.
Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.
Be a part of our story.
The Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics (ACE) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) seeks to fill an open rank [Assistant/Associate/Full] tenure-track Professor position in agricultural and applied economics.
We seek outstanding scholars in the broadly defined area of food policy. Examples of possible areas of specialization include the economics of: (i) food security, health or nutrition; (ii) consumer demand or behavior related to the food system; (iii) sustainable food and agricultural systems.
Responsibilities:
The person filling this position will be expected to:
(1) develop or maintain (depending on rank) a nationally- prominent research program with publications in leading peer-reviewed scholarly journals,
(2) contribute to the Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs through teaching (generally two courses per year) and student mentoring, and
(3) communicate research results to relevant policy makers and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD in Economics, Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, Consumer Economics, Behavioral Economics, Public Policy or related fields. Qualified candidates will also have strong training in applied econometrics and demonstrated potential to develop a robust record of publication and public engagement in food, consumer, and agricultural economics. Candidates will be expected to teach courses related to consumer economics and policy at the graduate and undergraduate levels. UIUC has multiple programs of excellence across campus in the areas of applied sciences, economics, and public policy with whom faculty in ACE collaborate.
Anticipated Start Date:August 16, 2023
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience
Appointment Details: 100% FTE, 9/12 tenure-track faculty
Application Procedures:
1) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received byNov 15, 2022,although the position will remain open until filled. Interviews may begin before the closing date; however, no offers will be extended until after that date. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top of bottom of the posting at http://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include the following: a) cover letter, b) curriculum vitae, c) teaching statement,
Additional Information:
For additional information about the department see https://ace.illinois.edu/; for informationabout the position contact the search committee chair, Jonathon Coppess, at jwcoppes@illinois.edu .For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1013008
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
