Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

Utah State University; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Applied Economics. This twelve-month tenure-track position offers a unique opportunity to engage in applied research and extension work, focusing on critical issues in livestock and agricultural production. The successful candidate will develop programs that provide practical, data-driven solutions while actively seeking external funding. With a strong emphasis on teaching within the newly developed Ranch Management Economics degree program, this role promises to be both impactful and rewarding. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to making a difference in the agricultural sector, starting August 1, 2025.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required before employment; strong communication and quantitative skills essential.
• Experience in extension programming and grant writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop applied research and extension programs addressing critical regional issues.
• Engage stakeholders and seek external funding for research initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Ph.D. in economics or agricultural economics

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Applied Economics. This is a twelve-month tenure-track position with a 50:45:5 division of effort between extension, teaching, and service, starting August 1, 2025. The extension role carries with it an expectation of applied research.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will develop an applied research and extension program that engages stakeholders and provides practical, data-driven solutions to critical issues facing Utah and the surrounding region. Preferred areas of focus include livestock production, agricultural production, and farm/ranch management. Additional priority areas include water management and policy, public land use, commodity marketing, and applied econometrics. The candidate is also expected to actively seek external funding to support these research and extension initiatives. This individual’s teaching efforts will be in support of the newly developed Ranch Management Economics degree program, as well as Agribusiness and other degree programs offered by the Department of Applied Economics.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in economics or agricultural economics or closely related field must be completed before beginning employment. Excellent communication and quantitative skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with or success in extension programming, grant writing, teaching, and academic publishing is preferred.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Transcript(s) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Sample of Extension or Applied Research paper to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

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