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Agribusiness and Economic Development

Faculty Position Announcement
Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602

Position:  Public Service Assistant - Agribusiness Economist, Specializing in Agribusiness and Economic Development, Full Time, 12 month, non-tenure track.

Description and Responsibilities:  This position will perform applied research and outreach services for Georgia Agribusiness and commodity groups leading to the expansion, retention or attraction of food and fiber or related enterprises.  Such activities could include analyzing the costs associated with product development, production and marketing of new projects for economic feasibility.  The position will have  responsibilities for developing and analyzing pro-forma balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements as a part of economic feasibility study and business plan projects.  The position will be expected to conduct pro active research studies of new and emerging agribusiness opportunities and develop outreach programs to facilitate economic development in the state.

Qualifications:  A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or closely related field with at least three years of related experience.  A strong self- starter possessing and demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills.  The incumbent must be able to develop a nationally recognized service program for the state’s agricultural sector and be able to lead and participate on interdisciplinary research and outreach teams.

General Information: The Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development is a unit of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, combining the missions of research and extension.  The Center conducts applied research of interest and concern to agricultural groups within Georgia.  It analyzes the economic impacts of agriculture, agribusinesses and rural economic development on the state’s economy.  It conducts economic feasibility studies of new agribusiness opportunities in the state. Please check the Internet for additional information about the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development.  This information can be found on the following web sites: http://www.uga.edu/, http://www.uga.edu/caes, http://www.agecon.uga.edu/ and http://www.agecon.uga.edu/~caed/

Location: Lumpkin House, UGA Campus, Athens, Georgia

Salary: The salary range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Available: January 1, 2004

Application Deadline: Applications received by November 1, 2003 are assured full consideration.

Application Procedure:  Submit a letter of application, a current vita, academic transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation to:

Dr. John C. McKissick
Director, Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development
201 Conner Hall
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution, Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply

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