Assistant Professor; Agricultural Economic Policy
Job in
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96814, USA
Listing for:
AgHires
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly
USD
150000.00
200000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Assistant Professor (Agricultural Economic Policy), #0085336
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Economic Policy)
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM), University of Hawai`i at Manoa, Hilo, HI.
Position Summary
11‑month, tenure‑track faculty position in agricultural economics and policy to support equitable, sustainable, and resilient food systems, natural resources, and rural communities. The role supports CTAHR’s strategic priorities of vibrant tropical and Pacific Island agriculture, food security, ecosystem health, and resilient communities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction (45%) and Extension Instruction (25%):
Provide extension leadership in agricultural economic analysis to support a resilient and thriving agricultural sector in Hawai`i and in partnership with private, non‑profit, federal, state, and county agencies and stakeholders.Maintain an active extension program focused on identifying opportunities through new and innovative technologies to build resilient and thriving agricultural sector and rural communities; expanding local and global market opportunities; supporting public and private decision‑making; and connecting stakeholders to appropriate federal and state grant and support programs.Develop audience‑appropriate extension materials, such as training modules and decision support tools, for the adoption of new technologies for agriculture and food systems in Hawai`i in partnership with the Agricultural Finance Agent, other agricultural economics faculty, and/or state of Hawai`i agricultural economists.Obtain internal and external grant funding to support this extension program.Academic Instruction (20%):
Teach one (1) to two (2) undergraduate and/or graduate courses annually in agricultural policy, trade and market or value‑added analysis.Contribute to teaching and mentoring CTAHR students through serving on graduate student committees; providing undergraduate capstone project, internship, or mentored research opportunities; and providing guest lectures or field trips for other CTAHR and NREM classes.Co‑manage CTAHR’s Agribusiness Certificate Program by developing new curriculum, teaching courses, advising students enrolled in the program, and participating in program assessment and improvement efforts.Research (35%):
Develop a Hawai`i‑focused and globally‑recognized, extramurally funded research program that leverages cutting‑edge quantitative modeling approaches to analyze agricultural sector policies, with an emphasis on the sustainability, and resiliency of food production systems and natural resources, in order to provide sufficient, acceptable and accessible food for the people within Hawai`i and the Pacific Island region, including those in rural communities.Deliver timely, objective, and policy‑relevant research that supports decision‑making in agricultural policy in Hawai`i.Obtain extramural grants to support program.Publish scholarly outputs in academic journals.Service (20%):
Participate in Department, College, and University service, including serving on graduate committees, department and University committees, and faculty senates.Contribute to local or national professional societies by reviewing for, or editing academic or professional books or journals, serving as officer or on the board of professional organizations, organizing professional conferences, workshops, or training programs, judging entries at national meetings, serving on review committees for grants or programs, or judging student entries at local or national science fairs.Contribute to the Hawai`i community through policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change. This service will be achieved through service on boards or advising local non‑profits working in the area of agricultural conservation and natural resource management, or providing unpaid subject matter expertise or testimony in areas of expertise.Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or a closely related field, with academic preparation and formal coursework consistent with extension, research, and instruction.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct applied agricultural policy research related…
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