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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor/Lecturer/Instructor,
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of
Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) seeks to
fill a clinical teaching and outreach faculty position in Agricultural
Economics.
Applicants will develop a nationally recognized outreach program in
support of the University\'s land grant mission. The program should
focus on the modern management decisions facing agricultural producers -
including commodity marketing, emerging technology adoption, and
conservation- and how they can benefit Illinois and global stakeholders
participating across the food supply chain. The incumbent will teach and
mentor undergraduate and professional continuing education students in
the Department\'s concentrations focused on agriculture, environmental
economics, and/or policy.
Responsibilities: The person filling this position will be expected
to: (1) develop or maintain (depending on rank) a nationally prominent
outreach program by actively participating in farmdoc , our
award-winning Extension and outreach program and working with various
Illinois stakeholders, e.g., Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois
Soybean Association, Illinois Specialty Growers Association, Illinois
Nutrient Research Education Council, Illinois Association of Soil and
Water Conservation Districts, Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, the
Illinois Department of Agriculture, the state legislature, or other
relevant stakeholders. (2) Contribute to the Department\'s academic
programs through teaching, typically three courses per year, and provide
academic leadership and service, broadly defined and commensurate with
rank.
ACE, the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences
(ACES), and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
provide a rich environment for collaborative teaching and outreach, and
a commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion.
Our externally oriented departmental culture presents opportunities for
engagement with faculty from other departments in the College and Campus
and with stakeholders and policymakers through the Department and
College extension efforts, including the farmdoc project, Gardner
Agriculture Policy Program, and partners such as the Illinois Farm
Business Farm Management Association (FBFM).
Qualifications: Candidates would preferably have a Ph.D. in
agricultural and/or applied economics, economics, agribusiness, or a
related field. An applicant with a master\'s degree and industry and/or
Extension experience would also be highly valued. An appointee with a
master\'s degree may hold the title Instructor; An appointee with an
earned Ph.D. may hold the title Lecturer or Clinical
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, depending upon experience and
qualifications.
Salary and Appointment: Competitive, based on qualifications and
rank, with a starting salary in the \$75,000-\$130,000 range. The
initial appointment is expected to be 45% teaching, 45% Extension, and
10% academic leadership/service. This position is a full-time, 100%
nine-month non-tenure track faculty appointment (9-month service basis
paid over 12 months), with the possibility of summer appointment.
Start Date: The anticipated starting date for the position is August
16, 2024.
Application: To ensure full consideration, applications must be
received by February 19, 2024, but applications will be accepted
until a candidate for hire is identified. Interviews may begin before
the closing date; however, no offers will be extended until after that
date. To apply, please create a candidate profile at
http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a brief cover lette , a CV, a sample
of written work (e.g., manuscripts, reports, extension guides or
bulletins, training manuals, etc.), an outreach statement, a teaching
statement, a statement describing the candidate\'s commitment to
promoting diversity, equity, and inclusive environments, and names and
contact information for three references. References will not be
contacted without the candidate\'s permission.
Additional Information: In the Department of Agricultural & Consumer
Economics (ACE), we educate decision-makers about global economic issues
related to food, agriculture, development, environmental sustainability,
and financial markets. Through research, education, and extension, our
award-winning faculty and students are at the forefront of advancing
knowledge and putting economics into action in Illinois and worldwide.
We strive to offer an inclusive, welcoming, and enjoyable work climate
where faculty and staff are empowered to accomplish their professional
goals.
For additional information about the Department, see
https://ace.illinois.edu/ or contact Yvonne Cubberley, at 217- 300-7580,
or yvonne@illinois.edu. For additional information about the position,
contact the search chair, Peter Goldsmith at pgoldsmi@illinois.edu with
\"ACE Clinical Faculty \" in the subject line.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact