Assistant/Associate Professor for Applied Economics

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Health Benefits

Paid Holidays

Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Campus Recreation and University Bookstore

Job summary

A prominent university in Greensboro, NC is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor for Applied Economics to develop and deliver course content, focusing on data science and econometrics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate skills in quantitative methods and economic research. This position involves a tenure-track role, providing support to the department's research initiatives and teaching commitments while engaging with diverse student populations. Competitive benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a promising record of applied economic research.
Ability to develop and deliver course content in agribusiness and/or applied economics.
Demonstrated experience with Python, Stata, R, and/or SAS.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver course content in data science and analytics.
Assist with the leadership of the Department’s Analytical Survey Laboratory.
Provide analytic expertise to expand the Department’s research portfolio.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Data science

Programming in Python

Statistical methods

Econometrics

Business data analytics

Econometrics

Education

Ph.D. in agricultural/applied economics, economics, agribusiness, or related field

Tools

Python

Stata

SAS

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor for Applied Economics

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Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education is seeking candidates for a 9‑month, tenure‑track position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Economics. Candidates should have a promising record of applied economic research in agricultural, food, resource, or environmental economics and be able to develop and deliver course content in agribusiness and/or applied economics with primary emphasis on data science and analytics (Big Data), statistical/econometric and computational methods, and demonstrated Python, Stata, R, and/or SAS programming experience. They should also develop a quality academic research program with a promising refereed publication record, assist with the leadership of the Department’s Analytical Survey Laboratory, and provide analytic expertise to expand the Department’s research portfolio. Excellence in teaching and curriculum development is required, with strong consideration of first‑generation and diverse student populations. Continuous service involvement with the profession, Department, College, University, and Community is expected.

Posting Details

Classification Type: EHRA
Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor for Applied Economics
Position Number: 001150
Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Type: Permanent - Full‑time
Tenure Track: Yes
FTE: 40 hours/week, 9 months
Organizational Division: Agribusiness, App. Econ. & Agriscience Ed
Organizational Location: College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Open Date: 06/17/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled (Yes)
Date Position Available: August 2026

Minimum Requirements

All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in agricultural/applied economics, economics, agribusiness, or a related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Candidates must demonstrate accomplishments in quantitative methods and have the potential to build a strong research and teaching program in econometrics and/or business data analytics.

Remote/Hybrid Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD‑214 form. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition; veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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