Assistant Professor

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Type of Position:
Faculty – Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:
Ag Economics and Ag Business * Department Head

Department’s Website:

uada.edu

Summary of Job Duties:
This position is a 12-month, non-tenure, 100% Extension appointment in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness at the University of Arkansas. Relevant expertise for consideration for this position may include agricultural finance and on-farm investment analysis, commodity marketing and risk management, or agribusiness management. The successful candidate will be expected to build a nationally recognized Extension program enhancing agricultural industry understanding of financial management, including financial implications of alternative enterprises and marketing strategies. The Extension program will provide producers, policy makers, and agribusiness professionals with analysis stemming from original applied research on agricultural profitability and risk management supported by extramural funding from competitive sources. This position will actively collaborate in outreach and applied research efforts with the Southern Risk Management Education Center located in the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Little Rock state office and the Fryar Price Risk Management Center for Excellence in the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Department on the University of Arkansas main campus in Fayetteville.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. An earned Doctorate in agricultural/applied economics, economics, or related fields from an accredited institution;

2 .Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication ability, quantitative skills, and experience in collaborative scholarship;

3. Commitment to the active pursuit of a scholarship agenda consistent with the Land Grant mission leading to timely and relevant outreach programs and materials, refereed publications, professional presentations, and extramural funding;

4. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and collegiality.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Extension, land-grant system, or other industry/stakeholder engagement activities; experience in agricultural finance, market analysis, or value-added enterprise evaluation.

Additional Information:

Send any additional supporting documents or questions to [email protected]  

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

John Anderson
Professor and Dept. Head
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.  Required checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and program participation.  The Division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such practices are basic to human dignity.  As such, the Division welcomes all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.  Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.  All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping

Occasional Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing

Benefits Eligible:
Yes