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Job no: 530578
Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Agricultural & Applied Economics
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Science (COS) at Virginia Tech are inviting applications for a 9-month (academic year) tenure-track research and teaching position at the Associate or Full Professor level in applied economics with a focus on invasive and other harmful species. This broadly encompasses any species that pose threats to terrestrial and / or aquatic ecosystems, impact markets, economic decision-making and outcomes. The academic home for this position will be either the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (in CALS), the Department of Economics (in COS), or a joint appointment in both. The position also carries expectations for funding summer activities through external grants, teaching, or other mechanisms. The successful candidate will have proficiency in theoretical, analytical, and quantitative tools and methods to tackle complex problems as part of a campus-wide invasive species cluster hire.
The individual will be a core member of Virginia Tech’s Invasive Species Collaborative (https://invasivespeciesvt.org/). This newly funded Destination Area (DA) is a university-wide initiative fostering growth in transdisciplinary research to develop solutions to a complex global problem of invasive / harmful species that directly or indirectly impacts the lives or livelihoods of people, and cause substantial losses to the global economy. The position is part of a cluster hire that includes faculty in environmental law and public policy, technology development, environmental data science, global change interactions, genomics, and invasive species-focused extension. The successful candidate is expected to leverage the expertise of the Invasive Species DA community at Virginia Tech and engage in team science with associated faculty. The individual will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a center of excellence focusing on invasive species science, technology, management, outreach, and policy. Position requires occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.
• PhD in economics, applied economics, or a related field combining computational / quantitative modeling and methods with economic theory and /or applications by appointment start date.
• Established record of peer-reviewed publications and research commensurate with a tenured position at the senior level.
• Demonstrated success in building an internationally recognized, externally funded research program, including mentoring graduate students and / or post-docs.
• Demonstrated experience with team science collaborations and work in transdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in teaching and research
• Proficiency in modeling and analyzing dynamic processes over time and space.
• Proficiency in theory and methods of market-based or non-market economic valuation.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate and / or graduate level.
• Research experience involving invasive / harmful species.
• Experience in computational / analytical methods and techniques involving large, complex, and unstructured data.
Commensurate with Experience
Required application materials include: 1) complete curriculum vitae, 2) statement documenting the experience with/commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, 3) statement of current research and future research and teaching interests as relevant to this position (three page maximum), and 4) names, addresses and email of three professional references
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Klaus Moeltner at moeltner@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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