Assistant/Associate Professor for Applied Economics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

Community Service Leave

Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

12 Paid Holidays

Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)

Optional Supplemental Plans – 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and 457

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor for Applied Economics at North Carolina A&T State University. This tenure-track position focuses on delivering course content in agribusiness and applied economics, with emphasis on data science and analytics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by appointment and have a strong potential for research.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and more. Commitment to diversity and first-generation student support is essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by appointment time.
• Experience in econometrics and/or business data analytics preferred.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver course content in agribusiness and applied economics.
• Conduct academic research in data science and analytics.
• Assist with leadership of the Department’s Analytical Survey Laboratory.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Python

Stata

R

SAS programming

Education

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

Job description

Working Title

Assistant/Associate Professor for Applied Economics

Position Number

001150

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics, and Agricultural Science Education seeks candidates for a 9‑month, tenure‑track position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Economics. The faculty member will develop and deliver course content in agribusiness and/or applied economics with a primary emphasis in data science and analytics (Big Data), statistical/econometric and computational methods, and will demonstrate expertise in Python, Stata, R, and/or SAS programming. The candidate will also develop a quality academic research program with a promising peer‑reviewed publication record, assist with leadership of the Department’s Analytical Survey Laboratory, provide knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods with applications of Big Data analytics, and 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 also expected.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Candidates should have a record of accomplishments in quantitative methods and a potential for building a strong research and teaching program in econometrics and/or business data analytics.

Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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.