Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist - Livestock Economics

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, invites applications for a joint position as Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist-Livestock Economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. This 12-month tenure-track role allocates 75% Extension and 25% research, focusing on unbiased, research-based cattle production information for Alabama and the Southeast.

The successful candidate will collaborate with AAES and ACES, develop Extension programs, contribute to policy

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in agricultural economics, applied economics, agribusiness, economics, business economics, or a closely related field at the time employment begins.
• Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in research and extension education.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Extension program focused on cattle production management and markets in Alabama and the Southeast.
• Conduct applied research on profitability, price and market analysis, and technology adoption.
• Secure extramural funding; recruit and train graduate students; publish in refereed journals.

Skills

Extension programming

Livestock economics knowledge

Collaborative research

Education

Ph.D. in agricultural economics or related field

Job description

Overview

Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist-Livestock Economics

The College of Agriculture’s Departments of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology and Animal Sciences (60/40 split between departments) at Auburn University are seeking candidates for a joint position of Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist-Livestock Economics. This position will be housed in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology (DAERS) on the Auburn University campus in Auburn, AL. The incumbent will work collaboratively with scientists in the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) in pursuit of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) mission. ACES is the primary Extension organization for Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. ACES is dedicated to delivering relevant research-based educational programs to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of Alabamians. This position will provide Extension programming that supports cattle producers across the state of Alabama. The anticipated start date for the position is August 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

This is a 12-month tenure-track position with 75% Extension and 25% research responsibilities. The successful candidate will develop and lead a nationally recognized Extension program focused on providing unbiased, research-based information on cattle production management and markets in Alabama and the Southeast. Additionally, their Extension program will support producer needs in public policy discussions on cattle markets and livestock insurance products. The successful candidate will be an integral part of both the ACES Farm and Agribusiness team and the Animal Science and Forages team, working closely with both teams to address production, risk management, and marketing needs of cattle producers. They will work with commodity groups, state/federal agencies, and industry partners to improve the reach of educational information to stakeholders.

Research responsibilities include, but are not limited to, profitability analysis, price and market analysis, and adoption of technology and management practices. The applied research program will support Extension activities with a focus on production, risk management, and marketing recommendations for cattle producers. The successful candidate is expected to secure extramural funding in support of their Extension and research programs, work with faculty in a multidisciplinary team environment, recruit and train graduate students, and publish research findings in refereed scientific journals.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in agricultural economics, applied economics, agribusiness, economics, business economics, or a closely related field at the time employment begins. Successful candidates are expected to have demonstrated excellence, or the potential for excellence, in research and have a dedicated interest in high-quality Extension education. Candidates must also meet United States work eligibility requirements at the time the appointment begins and maintain eligibility throughout the term of employment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Contract Type

Continuing

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