University of California Davis

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Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, at the University of California, Davis announces an Assistant Professor faculty position (9-month) with a focus on financial and agricultural commodity market economics.

Teaching responsibilities include courses in the undergraduate joint business major and the managerial economics major in finance, derivatives, and commodity markets (ARE 138, 139, 171, 172, 173), as well as the M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The successful applicant will also be expected to conduct research in financial and agricultural commodity market economics. Research foci could include (but are not limited to) work on the interdependence of physical and financial agricultural commodity markets; risk analysis of commodity derivatives; financialization of agricultural commodity markets; and global and regional trade of agricultural commodities. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment and demonstrate promise of distinction in scholarship and teaching.

This is an academic year (9-month), Assistant Professor tenure-track position with teaching and mentoring, research, outreach/engagement and service responsibilities.

Required application materials include: 1) curriculum vitae including publication list, 2) up to three working papers or publications 3) statement of research accomplishments and future research plans, 4) statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, 5) at least three recommendation letters, and 6) an Authorization Release Form (https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk2376/files/media/documents/authorization-release-form.pdf). Additional inquiries should be directed to Professor Jens Hilscher, Recruitment Advisory Committee Chair (jhilscher@ucdavis.edu).

As one of the country’s leading R1 institutions, UC Davis seeks candidates with exceptional potential for research, teaching, and inclusive excellence. The successful candidate will have an accomplished track record (calibrated to career stage) of teaching, research, or service activities, and a clearly articulated vision of how their work at UC Davis will continue to contribute to the University’s mission of serving the needs of our diverse state and student population.

Applicants should submit materials via the following website:
https://apptrkr.com/6571479. Additional inquiries can be directed to Jens Hilscher (jhilscher@ucdavis.edu). The position will remain open until filled but to ensure consideration, applications should be received by November 3, 2025.