Assistant Professor: Agricultural Markets & Rural Policy

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAEC) invites applications for a tenure-track position in agricultural markets, trade, and rural development policy located in Blacksburg, VA. The appointment is 9-month, academic-year with responsibilities split 50 percent research and 50 percent Extension.

The successful candidate will lead an externally funded applied program, collaborate across CALS and with Extension agents, and engage in policy-relevant analysis and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by appointment start date in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Agribusiness, Regional Science, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability for publishing peer-reviewed research, Extension, and teaching materials.
• Skills in regional economic and international trade models for economic analysis.
• Ability to communicate and synthesize complex economic analyses to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead externally funded applied research and Extension programs.
• Collaborate across AAEC, Center for Agricultural Trade, CALS, and other departments.
• Bridge quantitative analysis with practical Extension work to address rural policy impacts.

Skills

Research publishing

Extension materials

Trade models

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or related field

Job description

Virginia Tech's Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAEC) invites applications for a tenure-track position in agricultural markets, trade, and rural development policy located in Blacksburg, VA. The appointment is 9-month, academic-year with responsibilities split 50 percent research and 50 percent Extension.

The successful candidate will lead an externally funded applied program, collaborate across CALS and with Extension agents, and engage in policy-relevant analysis and