Assistant Professor - Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor

Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $107,100-$157,800 (9-month academic year salary); off-scale salary and other components of pay that would yield compensation higher than this range are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2026

Open date: September 22, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Nov 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Nov 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

JEL Classification: Q2 (Renewable Resources and Conservation); Q3 (Nonrenewable Resources and Conservation); Q5 (Environmental Economics); O1 (Economic Development); C1 (Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology); A1 (General Economics)

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to, agricultural economics, natural resources, environmental economics, energy, international trade, applied econometrics and data science, labor, development, industrial organization, and public finance. Candidates whose research addresses climate solutions are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in attracting researchers who bring new methods to these fields.

Applicants who bring interesting or novel methods (whether in applied theory or empirics) will be preferred, all else equal. We also look for candidates who can take advantage of our location in the Rausser College of Natural Resources, with excellent faculty in complementary disciplines such as environmental science, nutrition, and plant and microbial biology.

Our department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, or a related area, is preferred by the appointment start date.
• Candidates should demonstrate evidence of strong research productivity in relevant fields including, but not limited to, agricultural economics, natural resources, environmental economics, energy, international trade, applied econometrics and data science, labor, development, industrial organization, public finance, and climate solutions.
• Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduates and graduate students. We are particularly interested in scholars with the ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV.
• Job Market Paper
• Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices, and areas for future research.
• Teaching, Mentoring, and Service Statement - Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, future teaching interests, mentoring experiences, and plans to foster inclusive environments. Include past and proposed service activities.
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer.

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference…