Assistant Professor of Applied Economics at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s (UMES) Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences seeks applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor in Applied Economics. This position is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment. The anticipated starting date for this position is fall 2025.

The department offers B.S. degrees in General Agriculture with several concentrations, an Agribusiness Management, an M.S., and a Ph.D. in Food and Agricultural Sciences. The department is actively engaged in teaching, research, and extension and has many faculty and staff with split appointments with UMES Extension and UMES Agriculture Experiment Station. This position will have teaching, research, and service responsibilities.

University Information: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is the 1890-Land-Grant University in Maryland, located in a rural setting on the Delmarva Peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. The major metropolitan areas of Washington D.C., Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA, are within easy travel distance.

Responsibilities
• Conduct research, teach, and provide service to the department, university,
and the community.
• Work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team within the applied
economics program and is expected to develop a nationally and
internationally recognized research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate agricultural economics, advanced
macroeconomic theory, and econometrics courses.
• Actively seek research and teaching grants and contracts.
• Advise undergraduate students; advise and direct graduate students in the
applied economics program. ▪ Develop new graduate courses in applied
economics to support the program ▪ Help in the recruitment of students.
• Develop interdisciplinary relationships with faculty in other departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Ph. D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a related field strongly
emphasizing econometrics and advanced macroeconomic theory.
• Evidence of scholarly publications and grantsmanship.
• Demonstrated excellence in and commitment to teaching, advising, and
mentoring students with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to develop nationally and internationally recognized
programs to serve the agricultural sector of the state, region, nation, and
the world, as well as participate in interdisciplinary research.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to interact productively with others in a diverse setting, including
excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified candidates must submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and interests, unofficial transcripts, and the names of three current professional references, including e-mail address and telephone number. All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-AGNS-Agriculture & Natural Sciences

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$80,000 - $90,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.

Link to job posting: https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMES/details/Assistant-Professor-in-Applied-Economics_JR101417