Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics (Livestock Economist)

Job Title :

Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics (Livestock Economist)

Requisition Number : FE04553

Working Title : Livestock Economist

Department Name :

81040 : AGR ECONOMICS

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Type of Position : Faculty

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status :

Tenure Track

Required Education :

A Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or a closely related field with an emphasis on livestock economics or related fields.

Required Related Experience :

N / A

Required License / Registration / Certification :

N / A

Job Summary :

This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-eligible position in the Regular Title Series with an approximate start date of January 1, 2026. The anticipated distribution of effort is 75% research, 20% teaching, and 5% service. The candidate should have an interest in conducting high quality research in livestock economics in areas including livestock production, marketing and profitability, risk management / policy, disease, environmental issues, or related fields.

The successful candidate is expected to : 1) develop a nationally recognized research program evidenced by publications in leading peer-reviewed scholarly journals; 2) successfully attract external funding to support research efforts, including funding of graduate students; 3) demonstrate a commitment to working with teams of researchers and Extension faculty / staff on interdisciplinary research problems; 4) direct graduate student research; 5) contribute to the multi-functional, land-grant mission of the Department through outreach and engagement efforts with stakeholders and conducting research with application to stakeholders; and 6) exhibit excellence in classroom instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

For more information about the Department of Agricultural Economics, please visit http : / / agecon.ca.uky.edu / .

APPLICATION

Application can be made online and requires

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae,
• Graduate transcripts
• Statements of research and teaching interests ( Specific Request 1 )
• Contact information for three references ( Specific Request 2 )
• A job paper (Specific Request 3 )

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Kenny Burdine kburdine@uky.edu.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Ability to conduct high-level independent research, direct graduate student research, and effectively teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required as are strong quantitative skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Yes

Open Until Filled : Yes

Our University Community :

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.