Assistant​/Associate Professor Applied Economics

Assistant/Associate Professor for Applied Economics

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The Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education is seeking candidates for a 9‑month, tenure‑track position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Economics. Candidates should have a promising record of applied economic research in agricultural, food, resource, or environmental economics and be able to develop and deliver course content in agribusiness and/or applied economics with primary emphasis on data science and analytics (Big Data), statistical/econometric and computational methods, and demonstrated Python, Stata, R, and/or SAS programming experience.

They should also develop a quality academic research program with a promising refereed publication record, assist with the leadership of the Department’s Analytical Survey Laboratory, and provide analytic expertise to expand the Department’s research portfolio. Excellence in teaching and curriculum development is required, with strong consideration of first‑generation and diverse student populations. Continuous service involvement with the profession, Department, College, University, and Community is expected.

• Classification Type: EHRA
• Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor for Applied Economics
• Position Number: 001150
• Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent - Full‑time
• Tenure Track: Yes
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 9 months
• Organizational Division: Agribusiness, App. Econ. & Agriscience Ed
• Organizational
  
  Location:
  
  College of Ag & Environ Sciences
• Open Date: 06/17/2025
• Close Date: Open Until Filled (Yes)
• Date Position Available: August 2026

All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in agricultural/applied economics, economics, agribusiness, or a related field by the time of appointment.

Candidates must demonstrate accomplishments in quantitative methods and have the potential to build a strong research and teaching program in econometrics and/or business data analytics.

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD‑214 form. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T 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.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition; veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

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