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Vacancy TypeTenured/Tenure-Track FacultyIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoWorking TitleAssistant Professor and Extension Specialist (Agriculture Labor Specialist)Salary RangeAnticipated Hiring RangeCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Number00000291Work ScheduleMonday - Friday / 40 hours/weekFull Time Equivalent (FTE)1.00Department118001 - Ag & Resource EconomicsDepartmentAg & Resource EconomicsJob City & StateRaleigh, NCPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

Agriculture in today’s world is a business, whether it be processing and marketing agricultural products, farming, or supplying agricultural inputs. Consumers face a variety of choices that are impacted by policies and regulations, by micro and macro conditions affecting them, and by their individual circumstances and welfare. The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE) addresses important issues regarding the management of agricultural and related businesses, the functioning of agricultural markets, the protection and use of resources, the performance of government policies affecting agricultural and related industries, and the impacts of decisions made by consumers with respect to the purchase of food and fiber products.

ARE offers undergraduate major and minor programs in agricultural business management and a concentration in biological sciences business management within the agricultural business management program. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Science degree in agricultural economics, and Ph.D. degree in economics. These instructional programs are enriched by faculty members with extension and research activities which contribute to the relevance and thoroughness of the teaching program.

Essential Job Duties

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at NC State University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Microeconomics position with a focal area in labor economics. This is a 9-month faculty appointment split 80% Extension and 20% Research.

We seek an individual to develop an outstanding extension and research program related to the economics of labor with an emphasis on agricultural labor. Potential extension and research areas may include, but are not limited to, wages, immigration regulations, labor supply, labor demand, labor mobility, compliance with labor market regulations (e.g., minimum wage legislation, occupational health and safety standards, E-verify), and establishing best practices to training, managing, and retaining agricultural labor. This new faculty member will be a labor economist who is expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized extension and research program to inform lawmakers, policymakers, farmers, and the industry on agricultural labor issues in order to maintain the vitality of the agricultural economy. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong interests in Extension education and must possess excellent quantitative skills. Priority consideration will be given to candidates that demonstrate a capacity for interdisciplinary collaborations.

The successful candidate for this Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist position will develop a strong Extension program with agricultural labor crop stakeholders in N.C.; develop an outstanding record of scholarly research in academic journals, which will also include participation in interdisciplinary research and in extramurally funded research projects; and mentor graduate students. North Carolina has a diverse agricultural and agribusiness industry that is highly dependent on labor, accounting for 17 percent of North Carolina’s 4.4 million employees. An outstanding applied research program that supports a robust Extension effort for stakeholders is expected.

Inclusiveness and diversity are critical to the success of the College and University as a whole. Therefore, the successful candidate will be expected to foster an environment that is respectful and welcoming of all stakeholder groups.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned and determined by the department head.

Minimum Education/Experience

PhD in Microeconomics or related field.

Departmental Required Skills

• Must possess excellent quantitative skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

N/A

Required License or Certification

Valid NC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start.

Special Instructions

In addition to your application please attach a Cover Letter, CV, Publication Sample, and Contact Information for three professional references.

The Department will begin reviewing applications immediately, with the expectation to meet candidates at the 2020 Annual Meeting on January 3 – 5, in San Diego, CA.

For additional information or questions about this position, please contact Dr. Rod Rejesus at rmrejesu@ncsu.edu.

Job Open Date09/23/2019Anticipated Closing Date12/31/2019Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire Date06/01/2020AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC 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.

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have, or will you have by date of hire, a PhD in Microeconomics or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a valid NC Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of your start date?
   • Yes
   • No

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other Document (1)
4. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents