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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 54214

Please Note: A change was made to this position announcement on 10/10/07

Working title:

Agricultural Policy Economist

Official title:

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(C30NN) or ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Ph.D. in economics/agricultural economics/public policy is required.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

0-1 years of experience.

Principal duties:

Develop a high quality research program on agricultural policy issues and to work collaboratively on policy analysis and education with other faculty members of AAE, the University of Wisconsin-Extension/Cooperative Extension, leaders in Wisconsin's agricultural sector, and legislators at both the state and federal levels. The responsibilities associated with this faculty position are
70% Extension and 30% Research.

The teaching requirement will be one course per year in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, in a core area of expertise. Serve as an advisor to undergraduate and gradute students, as well as provide normal university service.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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Appointment type: Faculty
Department(s): AG&LSC/AG&APPLIED ECONS
Full time salary rate: Minimum $70,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 25, 2008
Number of positions: 1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: DECEMBER 15, 2007

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #54214 to

Brad Barham Phone: 608-265-3090
433 Taylor Hall TTY: 608-263-2473
427 Lorch Street Fax: 608-263-4472
Madison WI 53706-1503 Email: barham@mailplus.wisc.edu