Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Position Number:
2015
Campus:
Langston
Department:
Langston University
Location Address:
United States
Hiring Supervisor:
Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):
67,000.
00 - 67,000.
00, Salary
Work Schedule:
M-F (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Faculty Appt Period:
Job Summary:
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Langston University Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Research Assistant Professor in Agribusiness, Applied Economics and/or Agricultural Economics.
This research and faculty position entails research, teaching, and potential extension responsibilities.
The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (in classroom and online) for program concentrations in Agribusiness and Applied Agricultural Economics, conduct contemporary high-quality research and engage with stakeholders through cooperative extension programs.
He/she should have completed advanced courses in agricultural economics/agribusiness, econometrics, data analytics and economic theory at a reputable university (preferably in the US); understands rural/urban areas and economic development; and must be able to effectively interact and work with scientists in animal science, resource sustainability, plant science and other disciplines.
He or she will also interface with extension practitioners, community participants and leaders; someone who endeavors to be an advocate for students, rural people, and community development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Teach various courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels in Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics.
Have a sound understanding of econometrics and data analytics.
Conduct research in his/her chosen field.
Engage in Agribusiness and Applied Economics research at the state, regional and national levels.
Develop teaching and research proposals.
Mentor and supervise undergraduate students.
Supervise graduate student thesis activities.
Serve on department, school, and university-wide committees.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Preferably, the candidate should understand, or experience in rural/urban community affairs and must be able to effectively interact with extension practitioners, community participants and leaders; someone who endeavors to be an advocate for people and community development.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods.
Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds.
Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account.
Normal physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
Normal dexterity of hands and fingers
Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.
Normal endurance
As an economist, provide support to other researchers on their research grants.
Develop partnerships with campus entities, private industry, public agencies, and other stakeholders.
Other activities as assigned by the Chair/Dean
Advise, and possibly supervise undergraduates and extra-curricular student activities.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.
D.
in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, or a related field.
Also, a strong capability in Economic Theory, Statistics, Econometrics and quantitative analysis, primary and secondary data collection and ability to use economic theory innovatively.
The applicant must be energetic, passionate, open minded and interested in teaching and research excellence; willing to participate in recruitment activities and practice customer service at the highest level; He/she must be a team oriented individual and possess excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with clienteles, staff, and faculty.
Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.
To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.
Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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