Job Description
The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) seeks applications for a nine-month AssistantProfessor tenure-track position to support research (40%) and extension (60%) efforts with the Agricultural Business and Policy Extensionprogram. The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement's distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives,communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated andknowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address the needs ofMissourians including: educational attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global foodsystems; and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit .
The successful candidate will serve as a livestockmarket economist for the Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program. Responsibilities will include the development of a nationallyrecognized extension and applied research program related to livestock economics. The successful candidate will be expected to work withanimal science faculty to enhance animal science technology research by examining the economic gains from technology adoption. Pricediscovery in livestock markets, domestic demand analysis, and livestock trade policy are additional areas that could comprise a successfulcandidate's applied research agenda. In addition to the research contributions, the successful candidate will play a vital role in retainingrelationships with Missouri's livestock-related commodity organizations and legislators. A successful candidate should be able to offermarket outlook in cattle, hog, poultry, and dairy markets to continue Mizzou's reputation, complementing their other researchareas.
Beyond collaborating with faculty in the Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program, the position should supportthe division's centers, such as the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) and Rural and Farm Finance Policy AnalysisCenter (RaFF) on livestock market issues. PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS All Extension Faculty, regardless ofappointment category or type, are expected to demonstrate competency in Communication, Educational Programming and Knowledge of SubjectMatter, Inclusivity, Information and Education Delivery, Interpersonal Relations, Knowledge of Organization, Leadership, OrganizationalManagement, and Professionalism.
Actively participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve skills andincrease research-based knowledge including interdisciplinary teams, committees and task forces. Work with faculty and staff located incounty offices, across program disciplines and regions, with boards and organizations and other campuses throughout Missouri with a positiveoutlook, high personal standard of excellence, and passion for the mission, vision and values of MU Extension.
Faculty may be expectedto travel throughout Missouri and out of state. Extension Faculty must work effectively, flexibly, and independently, often with littleguidance. Working evenings and weekends is often required to meet the needs of learners, clients, and stakeholders.
Faculty shouldcollaborate across departments, programs, extension units, university centers and external constituents. Faculty are also expected topublish both research results in appropriate disciplinary journals and extension curriculum. And to secure grants, contracts and extramuralfunding to support their extension and applied research activities.
The desired candidate will have current econometric methods andeconomic theory and an understanding of Midwestern agriculture, particularly livestock operations of various scales. This candidate'sresearch appointment will also bring the expectation of building collaborations with other institutions and applying for multi-institutionalgrants.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and purpose of MUExtension.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Economics,Agricultural Economics, or related field by the time of appointment. Applicants will be evaluated on: Theirability to communicate economic research to the public. Potential to develop extension programs to meet industry demand. Ability to conductand publish applied research to solve relevant agricultural problems. Ability to gather and participate in interdisciplinary teams. Abilityto work with industry stakeholders and government agencies to discover needs and create projects to meet thoseneeds.
Application Materials
Applications will be reviewed starting May 15, 2024. Review of applications willcontinue until the position is filled. Please visit and search for Job ID 51287 to submit an application. All applications must include a letter of interest in the position,current Curriculum Vitae, relevant scholarship-related work samples, contact information for three professional references, and othersupporting materials. Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed to the search committee chair Professor Mallory Rahe ( ). Other Information University ofMissouri, Columbia Campus: The University of Missouri, Columbia (Mizzou) is theflagship campus of the University of Missouri System and was established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi.Mizzou is one of the nation's top-tier Research 1 (R1) universities and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) . University of Missouri is a nationally competitive, global university andMissouri's largest public research university. Mizzou is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law, medicine, veterinarymedicine, agriculture, engineering and a nuclear research reactor on one campus. Columbia, Missouri: Columbia isconsistently ranked among the top small cities to live in America. A vibrant university town located midway between St. Louis and KansasCity, Columbia offers low cost of living, is home to nationally renowned public schools, higher education, and excellent health care.University of Missouri Health Care (UMHC) is an academic health care system operated by the University of Missouri System. UMHC includes sixhospitals and offers more than 50 primary and specialty clinics. Columbia has easy access to airports from Columbia, St. Louis and KansasCity.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your totalcompensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, andeducational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty &Staff Benefits website at . ValuesCommitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions fromindividuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellencethat we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn andinnovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich ourmissions of teaching, research, and engagement. Equal Employment Opportunity
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