PROFESSOR IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

ACU Ref: 58537
Closing Date: 15 May 2011

Faculty of Science and Agriculture

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in the discipline of Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness.

EXPERIENCE:
Considerable years undergraduate/graduate teaching experience at a recognized university/research institution; several years experience as an active researcher as evidenced by a distinguished publication record in peer reviewed journals and graduate student supervision; a good understanding of the global agrifood system; leadership and administrative experience in a teaching/research institutional environment would be an asset.

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION:
The candidate should be an active researcher with a strong publication record in one or more of the following areas:
• Food Policy and Analysis
• Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
• Production Economics
• Agricultural Markets and Marketing
• Agribusiness

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Must show evidence of strong client service and client liaison skills; be self motivated and solution oriented; a team player and a problem solver.

Further details on the post can be found at: http://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/

Applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, Fax No. 1-868-663-9684. Full CV and application forms which must be completed fully, and can be obtained at the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu must be submitted. The names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Further particulars of the post, including remuneration package are also available at the above URL.

Deadline for applications: 15 May 2011