Professor of Agricultural Economics & Development

University of Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pretoria invites applications for a Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Economics. The incumbent will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise theses, and establish a research programme aligned with the Department's strategic direction.

The role involves developing industry links, pursuing funded research, and contributing to community engagement and academic administration. A PhD and a strong publication record are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics/Agricultural Economics/Development Economics or related field, with a focus on macroeconomics of agriculture.
• Five (5) years’ teaching and research experience in the above-mentioned subject areas.
• At least ten (10) publications in accredited journals in the above-mentioned researched areas.
• Evidence of successful supervision/co-supervision of Masters students; and
• Evidence of community engagement and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teaching modules such as Econometrics, Macroeconomic Modeling, Quantitative Methods for Agricultural/Food Policy Analysis, International Trade, Multi-Market Models and Impact Evaluation in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Postgraduate supervision at Honours, Masters and PhD levels.
• Building and maintaining industry and policy-making stakeholder linkages.
• Developing a substantial funded research programme, raising funds for research.
• Community engagement; and
• Academic administration.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Macroeconomics

International trade

Multi-market modelling

Partial equilibrium modelling

Teamwork

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising

Education

PhD in Economics or related field

Experience in Agricultural Economics/Development Economics

Tools

MATLAB

GAMS

Job description

University of Pretoria invites applications for a Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Economics. The incumbent will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise theses, and establish a research programme aligned with the Department's strategic direction.

The role involves developing industry links, pursuing funded research, and contributing to community engagement and academic administration. A PhD and a strong publication record are required.