Tenure-Track: Agricultural Economics — Research & Extension

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Childcare benefits

Job summary

North Carolina State University invites qualified applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Research & Extension) in agricultural economics. The position is split 50% Research and 50% Extension and follows a 9-month academic year appointment.

The incumbent will establish and maintain an integrated program addressing NC's animal agriculture economics, collaborate broadly, secure funding, mentor students, and contribute to department and university service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrate excellent quantitative and computing skills.
• Ability and willingness to pursue disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the potential to develop an innovative and impactful integrated research and Extension program.
• Experience in securing extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop and deliver research-based Extension programming that provides decision-relevant economic information for NC producers, agribusinesses, industry organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Secure external funding to support research and Extension initiatives.
• Contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Computing skills

Collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Grant funding

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Ph.D. in agricultural economics / economics

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

North Carolina State University invites qualified applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Research & Extension) in agricultural economics. The position is split 50% Research and 50% Extension and follows a 9-month academic year appointment.

The incumbent will establish and maintain an integrated program addressing NC's animal agriculture economics, collaborate broadly, secure funding, mentor students, and contribute to department and university service.