Assistant Professor: Sustainable Development

Oregon State University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sustainable Development in Corvallis, OR. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting quantitative research, and securing grants related to sustainable development in agriculture, food, and natural resources. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and effective teaching.
About the position

The Assistant Professor of Sustainable Development at Oregon State University is a full-time, tenure-track position focused on advancing teaching and research in sustainable development, particularly through quantitative analysis in areas intersecting agriculture, food, natural resources, and the environment. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in original scholarship, and competing for external grants to support research initiatives.

Responsibilities
• Teach three 10-week quarter classes per year in undergraduate or graduate programs.
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• Conduct research on sustainable development with a focus on quantitative analysis.
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• Engage in original, high-quality scholarship and creative activity.
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• Compete for external grants and contracts from federal and private funders.
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• Collaborate with researchers from other departments on interdisciplinary grant proposals.
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• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in service and job duties.

Requirements
• Ph.D. in applied economics, economics, agricultural and resource economics, or related discipline by date of appointment.
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• Research accomplishments or potential relevant to sustainable development at the interface of agriculture, food, natural resources, or the environment.
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• Strong potential for teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate and graduate levels in applied economics.
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• Commitment to providing education and research opportunities to diverse backgrounds.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.