Assistant Professor: Applied Production Econometrics

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Production Econometrics in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. This 9-month, tenure-track (academic-year) appointment allocates 40% teaching and 60% research, with a start date around August 2027.

Review begins October 15, 2026. The candidate will build a funded research program and teach courses in econometrics and production economics, while collaborating across the college and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field at time employment begins.
• Excellence or potential in research and high-quality teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop an active, funded research program focusing on agricultural production problems using economic theory or econometrics.
• Teach three courses per year, including a master's level applied econometrics class and potentially an undergraduate or graduate class in production economics or quantitative methods.
• Collaborate with faculty across the College of Agriculture and contribute to graduate education, partnerships, and community engagement.

Education

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

Job description

Auburn University is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Production Econometrics in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. This 9-month, tenure-track (academic-year) appointment allocates 40% teaching and 60% research, with a start date around August 2027.

Review begins October 15, 2026. The candidate will build a funded research program and teach courses in econometrics and production economics, while collaborating across the college and