Assistant/Associate Professor, the Economics of Consumer Behavior - ACE
University of Illinois

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant or Associate Professor, the Economics of Consumer Behavior

Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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The Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics (ACE) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) seeks to fill an Assistant/Associate tenure-track Professor position in agricultural and applied economics (55% Research, 45% Teaching) . We seek outstanding scholars in the broadly defined area of consumer behavior with an emphasis on food, sustainable food systems, and/or the environment. Research engaging the methodological frontiers of the field is of particular interest, including empirical industrial organization, data science/big data, and/or experimental approaches. Candidates researching consumer behavior with an international focus are also welcome to apply. Teaching responsibilities would generally include two courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Responsibilities:

The person filling this position will be expected to:

(1) develop or maintain (depending on rank) a nationally- prominent research program with publications in leading peer-reviewed scholarly journals,

(2) contribute to the Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs through teaching (generally two courses per year) and student mentoring, and

(3) communicate research results to relevant policy makers and stakeholders.

ACE and UIUC provide a rich collaborative research with the presence of research centers such as the Center for the Economics of Sustainability (CEOS) in ACE, the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Environment (ISEE), and the Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA); opportunities for engagement with stakeholders and policy makers through the award-winning farmdoc program; and access to world-class computational resources through the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA.)

Qualifications:

All candidates must have a Ph.D. in agricultural/applied economics, economics, or related field. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should show potential for strong research and teaching programs in their area of specialization, and must have completed their degree before the start date of the appointment.

Start Date: August 16, 2023

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Appointment Details: 100% FTE, 9/12 tenure-track faculty

Application Procedures:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Dec 4, 2022, but applications will be accepted until a candidate for hire is identified. Interviews may begin before the closing date; however, no offers will be extended until after that date. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top of bottom of the posting at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a brief cover letter, a CV, a sample of written work, a research statement, a teaching statement, a statement describing the candidate's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusive environments, and names and contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate a commitment to advancing these objectives and values. All applicants are required to submit a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion, which will be evaluated on the applicant's knowledge, record, and future contributions in this area.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the department see https://ace.illinois.edu/ ; for information about the position contact the search chair, Hope Michelson, at hopecm@illinois.edu . F or questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Requisition ID: 1012922
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu