Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics (Livestock Economist)
| Title | Hiring Department | Job Category | Tenure Track | Open Until Filled | Link to Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics (Livestock Economist) Livestock Economist |
Ag Economics | Faculty | No | No | https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/588821 |
Location: Lexington, KY
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 online and 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.
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