Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor/Lecturer/Instructor - Department of ACE at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor/Lecturer/Instructor,




Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign



The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) seeks to fill a clinical teaching and outreach faculty position in Agricultural Economics.


Applicants will develop a nationally recognized outreach program in support of the University's land grant mission. The program should focus on the modern management decisions facing agricultural producers - including commodity marketing, emerging technology adoption, and conservation- and how they can benefit Illinois and global stakeholders participating across the food supply chain. The incumbent will teach and mentor undergraduate and professional continuing education students in the Department's concentrations focused on agriculture, environmental economics, and/or policy.



Responsibilities: The person filling this position will be expected to: (1) develop or maintain (depending on rank) a nationally prominent outreach program by actively participating in farmdoc , our award-winning Extension and outreach program and working with various Illinois stakeholders, e.g., Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Specialty Growers Association, Illinois Nutrient Research Education Council, Illinois Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the state legislature, or other relevant stakeholders. (2) Contribute to the Department's academic programs through teaching, typically three courses per year, and provide academic leadership and service, broadly defined and commensurate with rank.


ACE, the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES), and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) provide a rich environment for collaborative teaching and outreach, and a commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion. Our externally oriented departmental culture presents opportunities for engagement with faculty from other departments in the College and Campus and with stakeholders and policymakers through the Department and College extension efforts, including the farmdoc project, Gardner Agriculture Policy Program, and partners such as the Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association (FBFM).



Qualifications: Candidates would preferably have a Ph.D. in agricultural and/or applied economics, economics, agribusiness, or a related field. An applicant with a master's degree and industry and/or Extension experience would also be highly valued. An appointee with a master's degree may hold the title Instructor; An appointee with an earned Ph.D. may hold the title Lecturer or Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, depending upon experience and qualifications.



Salary and Appointment: Competitive, based on qualifications and rank, with a starting salary in the $75,000-$130,000 range. The initial appointment is expected to be 45% teaching, 45% Extension, and 10% academic leadership/service. This position is a full-time, 100% nine-month non-tenure track faculty appointment (9-month service basis paid over 12 months), with the possibility of summer appointment.



Start Date: The anticipated starting date for the position is August 16, 2024.



Application: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 19, 2024, but applications will be accepted until a candidate for hire is identified. Interviews may begin before the closing date; however, no offers will be extended until after that date. To apply, please create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a brief cover letter, a CV, a sample of written work (e.g., manuscripts, reports, extension guides or bulletins, training manuals, etc.), an outreach statement, a teaching statement, a statement describing the candidate's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusive environments, and names and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without the candidate's permission.



Additional Information: In the Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics (ACE), we educate decision-makers about global economic issues related to food, agriculture, development, environmental sustainability, and financial markets. Through research, education, and extension, our award-winning faculty and students are at the forefront of advancing knowledge and putting economics into action in Illinois and worldwide. We strive to offer an inclusive, welcoming, and enjoyable work climate where faculty and staff are empowered to accomplish their professional goals.


For additional information about the Department, see https://ace.illinois.edu/ or contact Yvonne Cubberley, at 217- 300-7580, or yvonne@illinois.edu. For additional information about the position, contact the search chair, Peter Goldsmith at pgoldsmi@illinois.edu with "ACE Clinical Faculty " in the subject line.


For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217 -333- 2137.


Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. ( https://diversity.illinois.edu/ ). Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UIUC. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .


Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1022690
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu