University of Maine

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The School of Economics at the University of Maine invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics. We are looking for a vibrant and productive colleague with excellent skills in applied economics. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to our three-part mission of teaching, research, and service to address problems of importance to Maine and beyond. The position will have an initial appointment split of 50 percent teaching and 50 percent research. The research component, supported by the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, will focus on topics related to food/agriculture, natural resources/energy, and/or vibrant businesses and places.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction to support our academic programs; developing a productive, nationally recognized applied economics research program; applying for and securing external funding; advising, mentoring and providing research experiences for students at all levels; and collaborating with colleagues at UMaine and with external partners to address issues of importance to decision-makers in Maine and beyond.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Applied Economics, Economics, or a closely related field; advanced training in food/agriculture, natural resources/energy, or regional economics; demonstrated ability or potential to teach a variety of Economics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels; strong record or promise of scholarship, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and extramural research funding; demonstrated ability or promise to advise and mentor students; strong written and oral communication skills; and record or promise of high professional and institutional service and leadership capacity, and commitment to collegiality.

Preferred qualifications: Advanced training in applied data analysis; and demonstrated record or promise of working collaboratively with researchers from other disciplines and non-academic/industry partners.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible for full consideration. The expected start date is September 1, 2026. Inquiries or questions about this job announcement can be forwarded to Dr. Caroline Noblet, who is serving as the chairperson of this search committee, (caroline.noblet@maine.edu).

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

How to apply: Submit a cover letter describing your experience, interests, and suitability for the position; a resume/curriculum vitae; and a statement of research interests and how these research interests are well-suited for the position. All application materials must be submitted online (https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2026)