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The School of Economics (SOE) 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 SOE’s 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 (MAFES), will focus on topics related to food/agriculture, natural resources/energy, and/or vibrant businesses and places. As such, the preferred fields are JEL categories Q (Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics…) and R (Urban, Rural, Regional…).

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

+ Delivering high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction to support SOE’s 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.

+ Collaborating with colleagues at UMaine and with external partners to address issues of importance to decision-makers in Maine and beyond.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism (https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/) to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required:

+ 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,

+ Record or promise of high professional and institutional service and leadership capacity, and commitment to collegiality.

Preferred:

+ Advanced training in applied data analysis,

+ Demonstrated record or promise of working collaboratively with researchers from other disciplines and non-academic/industry partners.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

3.) statement of research interests and how these research interests are well-suited for the position

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on December 1, 2025.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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