The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics seeks applicants in any field of economics related to agriculture, natural resources, the environment, or economic development (including econometrics, microeconomics, international economics, public economics, industrial organization, and general regional economics in addition to agricultural economics, natural resource economics, environmental economics, and development economics) to develop a distinguished research program and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position is a nine month tenure track position with rank and salary commensurate with the candidate’s record. While the rank of the appointment is open, the Department has a strong preference for candidates with a proven record of research and publication.
Candidates should possess a doctorate in economics, agricultural economics, or an equivalent field. Applicants should send a statement of qualifications and research and teaching interests, a current resume/curriculum vitae, copies of publications or working papers, and names and contact information of three references to
Professor Erik Lichtenberg
Open Rank Search Committee Chair
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
2200 Symons Hall
University of Maryland
College Park
MD 20742-5535 USA
Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the January ASSA meetings in Chicago. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The University System of Maryland is equal opportunity employer. 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.
