Position Summary
Position Description
The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) at the University of Missouri invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Full Extension Professor to support the Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program. This is a nine-month non-tenure track position with a particular focus on livestock market economics.
The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address the needs of Missourians including: educational attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global food systems; and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit https://extension.missouri.edu/.
The successful candidate will serve as a livestock market economist for the Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program. Responsibilities will include the development of a nationally recognized extension program related to livestock economics. The successful candidate will be expected to play a vital role in retaining relationships with Missouri’s livestock-related commodity organizations and legislators. A successful candidate should be able to offer market outlook in cattle, hog, poultry, and dairy markets to continue Mizzou’s reputation, complementing their other applied research and Extension outreach focus areas.
Beyond collaborating with faculty in the Agricultural Business and Policy Extension program, the position can build working relationships with the division’s centers, such as the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) and Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) on livestock market issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS
● All Extension Faculty, regardless of appointment category or type, are expected to demonstrate competency in Communication, Educational Programming and Knowledge of Subject Matter, Inclusivity, Information and Education Delivery, Interpersonal Relations, Knowledge of Organization, Leadership, Organizational Management, and Professionalism.
● Actively participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve skills and increase research-based knowledge including interdisciplinary teams, committees and task forces. Work with faculty and staff located in county offices, across program disciplines and regions, with boards and organizations and other campuses throughout Missouri with a positive outlook, high personal standard of excellence, and passion for the mission, vision and values of MU Extension.
● Faculty may be expected to travel throughout Missouri and out of state. Extension faculty must work effectively, flexibly, and independently, often with little guidance. Working evenings and weekends is often required to meet the needs of learners, clients, and stakeholders.
● Faculty should collaborate across departments, programs, extension units, university centers and external constituents. Faculty are also expected to secure grants, contracts and extramural funding to support their extension activities.
● The desired candidate will have current econometric methods and economic theory as well as an understanding of Midwestern agriculture, particularly livestock operations of various scales. This candidate’s research appointment will also bring the expectation of building collaborations with other institutions and applying for multi-institutional grants.
● Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension.
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or related field by the time of appointment.
Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Associate Extension Professor Mallory Rahe (mallory.rahe@missouri.edu).
For the full announcement, go to https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings, Job ID 56702.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.