Faculty position: Cornell (Production Economics and Sustainability ) CORNELL UNIVERSITY Production Economics and Sustainability Position Announcement POSITION: Assistant Professor, Production Economics and Sustainability; tenure track ANTICIPATED START DATE: August 28, 2014 RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate is expected to establish a distinguished program of research (50%) and teaching (50%) in the economics of agricultural production and sustainability. Among other topics, the research program should address important issues confronting the New York State and Northeast agricultural sector such as sustainable production practices, adaptation to climate change, and the implications of environmental policies. It is expected that the candidate would develop two undergraduate and/or graduate courses in sustainable production and related topics during the first three-year appointment, adding a third course after reappointment following the third year. The successful candidate will be expected to advise MS and PhD thesis research, and to advise undergraduates. OPPORTUNITIES: The faculty of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management consists primarily of applied economists and management faculty who have a long-standing tradition of problem-solving research that relates to issues of interest to decision makers in the public and private sectors at the state and national level. The successful candidate is encouraged to collaborate and integrate well with incumbent School faculty in the four program areas (Food and Agricultural Economics, Management, Environmental and Resource Economics, International and Development Economics). Potential exists to collaborate with researchers across Cornell, including scholars in Cornell’s outstanding programs in economics, the agricultural sciences, natural resources, and the environmental sciences. The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that welcomes students of all races, nationalities and genders. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in agricultural or applied economics, environmental and resource economics, economics, or a closely related field is required. Applicants are expected to have strong training in econometrics and quantitative methods. APPLICATION: Electronically submit to [email protected], your letter of application; vita; personal statement summarizing interests and leadership efforts; reprints of selected major papers; graduate transcript; and names of three references. SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. An attractive fringe benefit package is included. CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin December 1, 2013 and continue until acceptable candidates are identified. CORNELL UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted on: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:54:05 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015