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The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is home to 29 faculty members with more than 420 students in programs of study at the B.S., M.A.B, M.S., and Ph.D. levels. The Department offers excellent support and opportunities for professional growth and development. The position is located on The University of Georgia campus in Athens, a vibrant city of 67,000 within a metropolitan community of 150,000. Athens is located 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. Please check http://www.uga.edu for additional information about The University of Georgia and http://www.caes.uga.edu/departments/agecon/ for the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: (1) a letter of application including a description of academic qualifications and experience; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of teaching and service experience (if any); (4) graduate school transcripts; and (5) three professional reference letters. Review of applications will begin 31 days following the posting date and will continue until suitable candidates are identified.

For questions, please contact Dr. Craig Landry, Search Committee Chair, clandry@uga.edu.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).