Assistant/Associate Professor, Energy and Environmental Economics
- Employer
- University of Missouri - Columbia
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 31, 2024
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Job Description
The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) seeks applications for Assistant/Associate Professor to support teaching and research relating to energy and environmental economics. This is a nine month, tenure track appointment position with an equal appointment split between teaching and research.
The successful candidate will have research and teaching interests and expertise at the intersection of energy and environmental economics. The particular focus is on energy market structures, industry organization, and the impact of environmental policies and regulations on market operations, environmental externalities, and human health. Experience teaching courses in energy economics and environmental economics at the undergraduate and graduate level is preferred. A program of research and scholarship consistent with that of a faculty member in an AAU research university is required, including a track record of or strong signal of potential for obtaining external funding.
DASS is home to several research and outreach centers, including the Financial Research Institute (FRI), the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL), the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF), the Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security, and the McQuinn Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. DASS has a strong tradition of granting faculty extraordinary latitude to develop new and innovative centers, programs, and activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in economics, agricultural economics, environmental economics, or a related social sciences discipline by the time of appointment.
Candidates will be evaluated on: Effectiveness of research, including publications in peer reviewed journals, and effectiveness in obtaining competitive external funding. Willingness to collaborate with DASS colleagues and other faculty on the MU campus. Effectiveness of teaching. Success in working with undergraduate and graduate students in a learning and mentoring environment. Interpersonal skills and the ability to lead within an academic environment. Willingness to adapt as change arises.
Application Materials
Applications will be reviewed starting October 1, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please visit https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings and search for Job ID 52447 to submit an application. All applications must include a letter of interest in the position, current Curriculum Vitae, relevant scholarship-related work samples , contact information for three professional references, and other supporting materials.
Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Professor Harvey James ( hjames@missouri.edu ).
Start Date: Negotiable.
Salary : Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.
Other Information
University of Missouri, Columbia Campus: The University of Missouri, Columbia (Mizzou) is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System and was established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi. Mizzou is one of the nation's top-tier Research 1 (R1) universities and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) . University of Missouri is a nationally competitive, global university and Missouri's largest public research university. Mizzou is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law, medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.
Columbia, Missouri: Columbia is consistently ranked among the top small cities to live in America. A vibrant university town located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia offers low cost of living, is home to nationally renowned public schools, higher education, and excellent health care. University of Missouri Health Care (UMHC) is an academic health care system operated by the University of Missouri System. UMHC includes six hospitals and offers more than 50 primary and specialty clinics. Columbia has easy access to airports from Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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