Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics (Livestock Economist)

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics (Livestock Economist)


Requisition Number
FE04553


Working Title
Livestock Economist


Department Name
81040:AGR ECONOMICS


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

A Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or a closely related field with an emphasis on livestock economics or related fields.



Required Related Experience

N/A



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Job Summary

This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-eligible position in the Regular Title Series with an approximate start date of January 1, 2026. The anticipated distribution of effort is 75% research, 20% teaching, and 5% service. The candidate should have an interest in conducting high quality research in livestock economics in areas including livestock production, marketing and profitability, risk management/policy, disease, environmental issues, or related fields.


The successful candidate is expected to: 1) develop a nationally recognized research program evidenced by publications in leading peer-reviewed scholarly journals; 2) successfully attract external funding to support research efforts, including funding of graduate students; 3) demonstrate a commitment to working with teams of researchers and Extension faculty/staff on interdisciplinary research problems; 4) direct graduate student research; 5) contribute to the multi-functional, land-grant mission of the Department through outreach and engagement efforts with stakeholders and conducting research with application to stakeholders; and 6) exhibit excellence in classroom instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate level.


For more information about the Department of Agricultural Economics, please visit http://agecon.ca.uky.edu/.

APPLICATION
Application can be made onlineand requires

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae,
• Graduate transcripts
• Statements of research and teaching interests (Specific Request 1)
• Contact information for three references (Specific Request 2)
• A job paper (Specific Request 3)

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Kenny Burdine kburdine@uky.edu.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to conduct high-level independent research, direct graduate student research, and effectively teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required as are strong quantitative skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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