Assistant Professor

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Assistant Professor
Requisition Number FE04853
Working Title Assistant Research Professor of Agricultural Economics
Department Name 81040:AGR ECONOMICS
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
PhD degree in agricultural economics or a related field.
Required Related Experience
This individual should have experience in production economics research, with experience in grant writing, and at least three published research-based peer-reviewed journal articles.
Required License/Registration/Certification
NA
Job Summary
The Department of Agricultural Economics seeks to recruit a faculty member with extensive experience in research related to the intersection of production economics and consumer economics. This is a non-tenure track, 12-month position. We are interested in a candidate whose primary research interests are production economics, evaluating market channels from farm gate to consumer, and using spatial econometrics and simulation methodologies. She/he would participate in work that could include enterprise budgets, market assessment, and economic analysis research. This position is 100% research.
Please include an updated Resume, CV, Cover Letter and Writing Sample when applying to this position. For Writing Sample, please upload a writing sample or published manuscript.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 03/19/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
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