Assistant Professor (Research & Extension)

Assistant Professor (Research & Extension)The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at North Carolina State University invites qualified applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in agricultural economics. This position will be split 50% Research and 50% Extension. This is a 9-month/academic year-based appointment.As an Assistant Professor you will have an opportunity to establish and maintain an innovative, integrated research and Extension program in food-animal economics that addresses important economic issues facing North Carolina's animal agriculture industries and supports the goals of the North Carolina Food Animal Initiative. There will be additional collaborations across NC State through the North Carolina Food Animal Initiative, an interdisciplinary effort addressing challenges and opportunities facing the state's animal agriculture industries. Relevant areas of focus may include production economics; contracting, vertical integration and coordination; industry structure and supply chains; animal health and biosecurity; technology adoption and innovation; consumer and food markets; and policy issues affecting the profitability and competitiveness of animal agriculture.Key responsibilities:Conduct high-quality research leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals.Develop and deliver research-based Extension programming that provides decision-relevant economic information for North Carolina producers, agribusinesses, industry organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders.Secure external funding to support research and Extension initiatives.Contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession.Supervise and mentor graduate students.Qualifications:Minimum Education and Experience - Ph.D. degree in agricultural economics, economics, or a closely related discipline.Other Required Qualifications:Demonstrate excellent quantitative and computing skills.Ability and willingness to pursue disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrate the potential to develop an innovative and impactful integrated research and Extension program consistent with the land-grant mission.Produce scholarship suitable for high-quality peer-reviewed journals.Effectively engage agricultural stakeholders.Communicate economic analysis effectively to academic and nonacademic audiences.Experience in securing extramural funding.Required License(s) or Certification(s): Valid NC driver's license or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start.Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions:Job Open Date - 11/02/2026Anticipated Close Date - 03/01/2027; if posting is still active, we are accepting and reviewing applications.Special Instructions to Applicants - As part of your application please attach the following:Cover LetterCVJob Market Paper/Other Research Paper (other document 1)Contact Information for Professional ReferencesTo ensure full consideration, we encourage all applicants to submit their materials by November 23, 2026. If you have specific questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Nick Piggott (View email address on click.appcast.io).