Assistant ProfessorApplied Statistics in Agriculture
Assistant ProfessorApplied Statistics in Agriculture
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PositionTitle: Assistant Professor/Applied Statistics in Agriculture
Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m
College/Division: AgriculturalConsumer & Env Sci Col
Department: 300700AG ECONOMICS AND AG BUSINESS
Internal or External Search:External Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate on experience
Appointment Fulltime Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or NonExempt: Exempt
Summary: We are seeking an Assistant Professor to collaborate with students researchers and faculty to enhance and accelerate research planning and data analysis and provide continuous guidance/training to faculty on uptodate statistical methods relevant to the field.
Classification Summary:
The mission of the Department of Agricultural Economics/Agricultural Business is to enhance the wellbeing of the citizens of New Mexico the nation and the world through innovation and excellence in teaching research and extension programs focused on agribusiness economics sustainable natural resources use and community development.
Classification Standard Duties:
EDUCATIONWe focus on students futures by enhancing their capacity to reason analytically critically and creatively and preparing them to function as effective ethical leaders and citizens.
RESEARCHWe design and conduct research to improve and create agribusinesses enhance societys economic wellbeing and promote the sustainable management of natural resources.
EXTENSIONWe serve the New Mexican public by providing objective timely and relevant information and training that supports decisionmaking in agribusiness and communities fostering economic development and sustainability.
Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
A Ph.D. in Statistics Applied Statistics or Agricultural Sciences with strong statistical training and experience (awarded by the hire date) is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence with specific evidence of: 1 expertise in statistical methods used in agricultural consumer and environmental sciences 2 the ability and interest to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in applied statistics for agricultural consumer and environmental science students (facetoface and online formats) 3 an interest and ability to collaborate as a statistical consultant or lead within multidisciplinary research teams. The candidate must also show the ability to publish research in relevant highquality outlets; develop and sustain external funding; and advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Appointment is 50 research 30 teaching and 20 extension.
This position carries a joint appointment in the Departments of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business (AEAB) (tenure department) and Agricultural Extension Education (AXED) reinforcing the expectation for interdisciplinary engagement and impact.
Success in this position requires excellence and expertise in statistics applied to agricultural consumer and environmental sciences to strengthen the College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) teaching and research efforts. The incumbent is expected to collaborate with students researchers and faculty to enhance and accelerate research planning and data analysis. Additionally they will provide continuous guidance/training to faculty on uptodate statistical methods relevant to the field. Outreach and service to stakeholders are also important components of all faculty members in the College of ACES. Excellence in teaching is required including instructing two courses annually and serving on graduate committees for masters and Ph.D. students. The faculty member is also expected to contribute to the profession and serve on university college and departmental committees foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center for Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS.
The College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences is home to six other academic departments five extension departments approximately 150 faculty members and 1800 students. The AEAB department offers an undergraduate degree in two majors 1 Agricultural Economics andAgricultural Business and 2 Natural Resource Economics and Policy and participates in the offering of four graduate degrees: A Master of Science in Agricultural Economics a Master of Agriculture with an emphasis in Agribusiness an MBA with specialization in Agricultural Business and a Doctorate in Economic Development (DED) offered in conjunction with the Department of Economics Applied Statistics and International Business in the College of Business. For more information about the department please visit http:// The AXED Department at New Mexico State University offers an undergraduate degree In Agricultural & Extension Education with three options: Teaching Agricultural Communications and Extension and Community Development. At the graduate level the department provides a Master of Arts in Agricultural and Extension Education (facetoface and online). These programs prepare students for diverse careers in agricultural education communication and leadership. For more information please visit Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
*The following documents are required. Please include on the application:
Your resume/cv
Cover letter
Transcript
Statement of research interests 2 page maximum) and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience 2 page maximum)
Department Contact: Ram Acharya
Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (MF 85
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of averageweight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Employment Type
Full-Time
