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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Science (COS) at Virginia Tech are inviting applications for a 9month (academic year) tenuretrack 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 decisionmaking 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 campuswide invasive species cluster hire.
The individual will be a core member of Virginia Techs Invasive Species Collaborative (https://invasivespeciesvt/. This newly funded Destination Area (DA) is a universitywide 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 speciesfocused 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.
Required Qualifications
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 peerreviewed 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 postdocs.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in modeling and analyzing dynamic processes over time and space.
Proficiency in theory and methods of marketbased or nonmarket 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.
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
11/15/2024
Additional Information
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.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant 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 36000 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.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. Klaus Moeltner at regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
