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largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities. Visit us at https://jobs.hr.ncsu.edu/ . Location: Raleigh, NC Essential Job Duties: The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at North Carolina State University invites qualified applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in agricultural economics. This position will be split 50% Research and 50% Extension. This is a 9-month/academic year-based appointment. As an Assistant Professor you will have an opportunity to establish and maintain an innovative, integrated research and Extension program in food-animal economics that addresses important economic issues facing North Carolina's animal agriculture industries and supports the goals of the North Carolina Food Animal Initiative . There will be additional collaborations across NC State through the North Carolina Food Animal Initiative, an interdisciplinary effort addressing challenges and opportunities facing the state's animal agriculture industries. Relevant areas of focus may include production economics; contracting, vertical integration and coordination; industry structure and supply chains; animal health and biosecurity; technology adoption and innovation; consumer and food markets; and policy issues affecting the profitability and competitiveness of animal agriculture. Key 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 North Carolina 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. We invite candidates whose research programs complement and build upon the existing expertise of ARE faculty and, where appropriate, faculty across other departments. NC State University welcomes candidates who will contribute to the excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, service, and professional experience. Minimum Experience/Education: Ph. D. degree in agricultural economics, economics, or a closely related discipline. Required Qualifications: 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 consistent with the land-grant mission. Produce scholarship suitable for high-quality peer-reviewed journals. Effectively engage agricultural stakeholders. Communicate economic analysis effectively to academic and nonacademic audiences. Experience in securing extramural funding. Preferred Qualifications: N/A Required License or Certification: Valid NC driver's license or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start. AA/EEO Statement: NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
