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Ag Econ-O-Gram
July 21, 2006
FACULTY MEETINGS
DEPT. CANDIDATE SEMINAR
July 20 - Dr. Hugo de Groote, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT), Nairobi, Kenya. "Market Liberalization and Agricultural Intensification in Kenya (1992-2002)." The seminar will be held in Rm. 75 Agriculture Hall from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
INTERRUPTION OF COMPUTER SERVICES
Many MSU computing services will be unavailable on Friday July 21 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm during electrical upgrade work in the Computer Center. The affected services will include MSU email, Angel, Magic, AFS and possibly others. General network and web access is expected to be unaffected. There will be another similar interruption two weeks later, on Friday August 4. –Chris Wolf
KEYS FOUND
A call was received today from the Kalamazoo Nature Center regarding a set of keys found there. They found the keys on Monday, 7/17 in the parking lot. There were a few MSU keys on the ring. If you feel these are yours, call Barbara, MSU Southwest, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060; Phone: 269/671-2444; E-mail: msusw@msu.edu
DARRELL FIENUP
We received word on Monday, July 17, that Darrell Fienup, a retired faculty member, is at Ingham Regional Medical Center, 401 W. Greenlawn, Lansing, recovering from a broken hip. Darrell had emergency surgery over the weekend.Ann Robinson
NEW MAIL SYSTEM
CANR has a new email and calendar system for the entire college. About 20 Ag Econ faculty and staff are already using it, and we are now expanding its availability to the rest of the department. You can see a list of some of the advantages of the new system at: http://support.anr.msu.edu/exchange/advantages.asp
To set you up on the College server, we need to move your mail from Eudora to Microsoft Outlook 2003, a process which typically takes 30 to 90 minutes depending on how much mail you have. Your computer will be busy with the conversion during this time and shouldn't be used for anything else. I will need for you to be present for a few minutes at the beginning of the conversion, because part of the process requires you to type in your MSU and ANR passwords.
If you are ready to switch to the new system, please reply to let me know so I can start scheduling the work. Thanks.-- Chris Wolf, Computer Service Manager
NEW ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Pending approval of the Michigan State University (MSU) Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce that Stephen B. Lovejoy will join the Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) team, as Associate Director for Programs, effective Aug. 1. Dr.Lovejoy comes to MSU from Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, where he has had extensive experience in public policy, rural sociology, natural resources and environmental policy throughout his 26 years with the university. He previously worked as a Senior Policy Analyst at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (on leave from Purdue); served as director/coordinator for the Center for Alternative Agricultural Systems; as associate director for Natural Resources and Environmental Science Program, and a founding member of the Center for the Environment, all at Purdue. Lovejoy has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Purdue University, a Master of Arts in Sociology from Mankato State University and a doctorate degree in Political Economy of Natural Resources and Rural Sociology from Utah State University.
I want to thank the associate director for programs search committee, Kay Cummings, Cheryl Howell, Scott Loveridge, Karen Potter-Witter, and Marie Ruemenapp, chaired by Ray Hammerschmidt, for its outstanding service.
Please join me in welcoming Stephen Lovejoy to MSU Extension in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. I look forward working together to improve MSUE.---Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension
BROWN BAG
Brownbag for AAEA paper presentations: Laura Donnet - "Sensory and Reputation Price Determinants of Specialty Coffees at E-Auctions -a Hedonic Approach;" Eli Flenchil - "Split-sample tests of "don't know" and "indifferent" responses in an attribute based choice model;" and Ben Gramig. We have a few more students who would like to present if they are able to wrap up their work. Room 75 is reserved from 12- 2:45 pm tomorrow for the brownbag. This time slot would allow us to accommodate more presentations, so you are welcome to join in at the last minute. --Vandana Yadav
EXTENSION AWARDS NOMINATION
Call for award nominations: Epsilon Sigma Phi Awards, State Friend of Extension, and John Hannah Award. This is a opportunity to nominate a colleague. Everyone knows deserving individuals who should be nominated for the above awards. Please honor the outstanding people in Extension who make the organization extraordinary! To apply for awards with one application form for all awards and all award applications are due August 1, 2006. Go to:
http://web1.msue.msu.edu/esp/awards.htm EPSILON SIGMA PHI AWARDS: Distinguished Service, Mid-Career, Early-Career, Team, International Service, Visionary, Meritorious Support Staff, Administrative Leadership Recognition, Diversity Recognition, Continued Excellence, and Retiree Service. Mail application to: Katherine Hale, ESP President-Elect, halek@msu.edu
CNRDA RETRAT IN PURDUE
The Community & Natural Resources Development Association's (CNRDA) annual member retreat is scheduled for Wed.-Thurs., Aug. 16-17th, 2006, at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. Our Purdue hosts will be showcasing Purdue's innovations in land use, community & economic development and natural resource research and outreach programs. Cost: $90 for current CNRDA members and $145 for non-members (which includes CNRDA membership for the remaining year). Includes: Travel to/from MSU campus, a lunch, dinner & breakfast, lodging, and a Commemorative t-shirt! Please join us in this excellent opportunity to share ideas & fun with our Boilermaker colleagues. The registration form and draft agenda can be found on our website:
http://web1.msue.msu.edu/crda/CNRDA2006RetreatFlyer.pdf
For questions, contact a member of the retreat planning committee:
Diane Smith (616-527-8014 or dismith@msu.edu)
Kurt Schindler (231-779-9480 or schindl9@msu.edu)
Georgia Peterson (517-335-7383 or petersog@msu.edu)
FOOD SECURITY III & RELATED PROJECTS: Recent Outreach and Academic Contributions:
We have added new items to our web site, according to the major headings and subheadings of the site.
MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php
MSU EVENTS INFO
BRESLIN CENTER
PAVILION EVENTS
WHARTON CENTER
MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
California State University, Fresno, is seeking to fill two tenure/tenure-track positions:
Agricultural Economics/Agricultural Business: 2 positions available. One (vacancy #07TAG013) is for department chair, appointment will be tenure track or tenured at the associate or full professor depending on the successful candidates qualifications and experience. Appointment at the level of professor will require a record of outstanding teaching, scholarly work and/or other professional activities. The second position (vacancy #07TAG016) is tenure track at the assistant or associate professor level; appointment at the associate level requires record of teaching excellence and research publications. Teaching opportunities for both positions exist in the areas of farm and financial management; agricultural marketing; or agricultural business management. Required: Earned doctorate in ag. econ. or related discipline plus agricultural experience; strong oral & written communication; excellent presentation and instructional technology skills. Knowledge of California agriculture highly desirable. Online application: http://www.csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/sc1.pdf. Send correspondence, curriculum vitae, qualifications and interest letter, representative publications, teaching evaluation summaries, and three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee Chair, Agricultural Economics Department, California State University, Fresno, 5425 N. Backer Avenue, M/S PB 101, Fresno, CA 93740-8001; Phone: (559) 278-2949 Fax: (559) 278-6536. Specify which position you are applying for. Deadline: Oct. 15, 2006. Positions open until filled. Drs. Lynn Williams and Xiaohui (Sarah) Deng will be attending the AAEA meetings in Long Beach and will be available to discuss these positions with potential candidates.
CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Wisconsin, seeks for a full time Farm Business and Production Management Instructor (Pos. #58); provide instruction in the Farm Business and Production Management Technical Diploma program. See program information at: http://www.cvtc.edu/dbapps/catalog/query/proginfo.idc?pr
Serve as the district-wide dairy management specialist to provide classroom instruction, on-farm application and contract training to meet training needs of dairy producers; provide leadership in the development and delivery of Dairy Farm and Financial Management course content; assist with curriculum development in on-line and other distance education courses in Agriculture. Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience combined with education & training totaling seven years; Minimum of two years; experience with dairy farm operations or dairy technology; or Master's degree in an Agriculture-related field preferred. Agriculture training experience in industry or experience in teaching agriculture at the secondary or post secondary level highly preferred. Knowledge of agricultural computer usage, farm financial accounting and management, farm employment issues, agronomic crop production, dairy production, and agricultural commodity marketing required. Ability to function independently and in a team environment required. Application materials requested to be received by 8:00 pm Aug. 3, 2006. Application for Employment form, cover letter, resume and transcripts are requested. Upon hire official transcripts of all undergraduate and professional education are required. Obtain a CVTC. Application for Employment form on-line by contacting www.cvtc.edu/jobs/jobpost.htm
Start Date: Sept. 2006.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Dept of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Seeks to fill a Research Associate position to conduct economic & data Analyses; appointment is 0.75 FTE for 12 months, with the likelihood to full time through grant activity and for extending the appointment if performance is satisfactory. Duties: compiling, analyzing and communicating information on local econ. development and public policy issues facing Colorado; county and municipal econ. analyses of agriculture, public finance, public policy, various engines of econ. growth (e.g., tourism, natural amenities, retirees); develop and manipulate econ. databases from primary & secondary sources, analyze and interpret the information, and present the findings in published reports; reviewed research publications & presentations is anticipated and
expected; Required: Masters degree in economics, agricultural and resource economics or a closely
related field; Knowledge of quantitative regional economic analysis tools (e.g., IMPLAN, REMI, RIMSII); Knowledge of secondary economic data sources; willingness to perform on and obtain grants; write and present research-based information. Experience with Colorado economic and political structures and policies; local government, rural land use or urban planning. To apply send letter of application, C.V., transcripts from your most recent degree, and arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to: Dr. Stephen Davies, Chair, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, B320 Clark Building, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1172; Tel: 970-491-6955; Email: davies@lamar.colostate.edu; Fax: 970-491-2067. Deadline: Aug. 31, 2006 or until filled.
UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN , Department of Economics, invites applications by economists with distinguished research records for a tenured/fixed term Associate Professorships in Economics (any field). Deadline: Sept.15, 2006 at 12 a.m.
Applications/further information: http://www.econ.ku.dk/Department/Jobs
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, are seeking for:
Assistant Professor (#0001-3829) in Environmental / Water Economics and Policy; a 12-month tenure-accruing position; a 60 % extension and 40% research. Required: A Ph.D. in natural resource, environmental, or agricultural economics or a closely related field; training or experience directly related to water policy; have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Apply and submit: a letter of application including a description of your experience and qualifications related to this position; curriculum vita; official transcripts of academic work; a sample of professional writing; and the names and contact information for three individuals from whom you have requested letters of recommendation (to be sent directly to the committee co-chairs). Deadline: All materials must be received by August 15, 2006. Electronic applications will not be accepted. Nomination of candidates is encouraged. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Return inquiries to: Dr. David Mulkey or Dr. Burl Long Co-chairs, Search and Screen Committee , University of Florida, Food and Resource Economics, P.O. Box 110240 , Gainesville, FL 32611-0240; David Mulkey , Phone: 352-392-1826 ext. 406, FAX: 352-392-3646, E-mail: mulkey@ufl.edu, Burl F. Long, Phone: 352-392-1826 ext. 207, Fax: 352-392-3646, e-mail: longbf@ufl.edu.
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Assistant or Associate Professor: (#0001-3383) This is a 12-month tenure-accruing position; 60 % extension and 40% Research (http://www.fred.ifas.ufl.edu/). Duties: an integrated program of research and extension related to land use and allocation, environmental policy, and growth management issues focused on the rural/urban interface. Extension activities include leadership of the Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute (http://nrli.ifas.ufl.edu). The faculty member will work closely with county extension faculty to design & deliver educational programs. Research activities include supervision of graduate students and are expected to result in the procurement of extramural grant funding and generation of refereed publications and publications in other appropriate outlets. Synergy between research and extension programs and collaboration with the School of Natural Resources and Environment (http://www.snre.ufl.edu/), other UF units, and relevant federal, state and local government agencies is expected. Detailed job descriptions and minimum qualifications are available on the department web site (http://www.fred.ifas.ufl.edu) or from co-chairs of the Search Committee.
UNIVERSITY OF ST. GALLEN, (Switzerland - a leading University in Business Administration, Economics, Law and Social Science) - seeks to appoint a Professor in Macroeconomics. Required: have a strong publication record in macroeconomics; have an interest in economic policy; Willingness to teach at all levels (Bachelor, Master and PhD programs) is expected. To find out about our research focus, teaching programs in German and English and the possibility of teaching load reductions for very good publications, please visit the Economics Department's website at: http://www.vwa.unisg.ch
For further information about this position, contact: The Dean of the Department, Prof. Christian Keuschnigg, Email: MAILTO:Christian.Keuschnigg@unisg.ch Interested candidates should submit their application along with the usual supporting documents no later than September 15, 2006 to: The President of the University of St. Gallen, Prof. Ernst Mohr, Dufourstrasse 50, CH-9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies, invites one Visiting Professor (Macroeconomics Position for 2007-08) of Macroeconomics at its graduate school located in Nanjing, the oldest, most ambitious, and largest-scaled joint academic venture in China. Required: Ph.D., strong theoretical & methodological training, significant teaching experience, and scholarly productivity. Courses offered each year in English may include:
Development Economics; Economics Relations between China and the West - Macroeconomics. Johns Hopkins will match the home institution's salary and offer its standard benefits package. Faculty receive travel, shipping, & scholar's allowances and are housed in a comfortable, furnished two-bedroom apartment located in a new facility opening in September 2006. One, two, or three-year contracts are available. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2006. Applications may be downloaded at: http://www.sais-jhu.edu/Nanjing/center/employment.shtml or contact: Sharon Newman, Tel: 202-663-5802; Email: MAILTO:snewman@jhu.edu
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Dept of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, invites applications for a 12-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics position. Primary emphasis will be research (75%) on the economics of agribusiness management. Initial responsibilities will also include teaching (25%) undergraduate or graduate courses related to agribusiness management. Contact: Dr. Christopher McIntosh for additional information at 208-529-8376 or email mcintosh@uidaho.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, Lexington, seeks for an Assistant Professor (Industrial Organization of Agriculture); Tenure Track (12 month); Research (70%), Teaching (30%); will develop a nationally recognized research program focused on the industrial organization of agriculture in the U.S.; industrial organization specifically related to one of three areas: contracts, ag finance, or structural adjustments in agriculture; will be expected to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals; teach two courses per year ideally one undergraduate agribusiness-oriented course and one graduate level course; seek extramural funding; and participate in professional societies, conferences, and meetings. Required: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics. Deadline: Sept. 15, 2006, or until a qualified applicant is found. To apply, forward a vita, transcripts, a writing sample, and the names of three references: Dr. Timothy Woods, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky. Lexington, Kentucky 40546-0276; Phone: (859)-257-7270; Fax: (859)-323-1913; Email: tawoods@uky.edu
THE LEVY ECONOMICS INSTITUTE OF BARD COLLEGE on the Hudson River, seeks a new Resident Research Associate and Editor. Responsibilities include editing many of the Institute's policy-oriented publications and writing and editing the Report, a quarterly newsletter on Institute research and events. Required: Ph.D. in economics; a good command of written English and the ability to communicate complex economic ideas to non-economists; research interests that complement one or more of the institute's projects-including the distribution of income and wealth, gender equality and the economy, and macromodeling; demonstrated success in professional writing or editing. Information on the Levy Institute is available at: http://www.levy.org To apply, submit two writing samples, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (for prospective and recent graduates), and curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Human Resources-3406, Bard College, PO Box 5000, Annandale On Hudson, NY 12504 5000 or fax to: 845 758 7826.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Dept of Ag. Econ., seeks an assistant professor to develop an outstanding research and teaching program in the area of globalization and economic development; 9 month salary basis; 70% research; 30% teaching; This tenure system position will normally involve teaching two courses in development economics, one at the undergraduate level and one at the graduate level. The candidate will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program and journal article publication record in economic development, with emphasis on the broad changes in food systems related policies, technologies, and institutions occurring in the rapidly changing world and national economies under globalization. The candidate will contribute to a new initiative in Global Agrifood Systems Development as well as to develop a new program of field research and/or to interact with current international research programs. Required: Ph.D. in agricultural economics or economics; have strong theoretical, quantitative, and communication skills; research experience in developing regions and foreign language skills are desirable. Deadline: September 1, 2006 or until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Send a letter of application (including personal statement or statement of interest), transcripts, vita, and contact information for three references. Send applications electronically to:
Professor Steven D. Hanson, Department Chairperson, Email: MAILTO:aec@msu.edu, Tel: 517.355.4567;
Fax: 517.432.1800. For more details, see: http://www.aec.msu.edu/InternationalDevelopmentEconomistAECWebsite.pdf
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Extension seeks:
POS ID #1511 - District Extension Horticulture Educator and Coordinator, NW Michigan Horticultural Experiment Station in Traverse City, MI. Available: Oct. 1, 2006. Deadline: Aug. 25, 2006 or until filled. Internal / External Posting.
POS ID #1507 - Extension Educator, Fruit & Ornamentals, Berrien County in Benton Harbor, MI. This position is funded 100% by a grant with appointment on an annual renewal basis. Available: Sept. 15, 2006. Deadline: Aug. 18, 2006.
Associate Director for Operations of MSU Extension; experienced, strategic visionary leader for the position; full-time, annual position; appointment system or the MSU tenure system. Required: a masters degree (doctorate preferred) from an accredited university or college; five years experience in Extension or other closely related field; Substantial administrative experience and demonstrated personnel, resource development/procurement managing financial resources & budgeting, and strategic planning capabilities; understanding of MSUEs mission and goals; Ability to lead MSUE as a multicultural organization with a proven record in affirmative action and equal opportunity in programming, staffing and services; Demonstrated leadership. Please send curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and the names and contact numbers of three references to: Dr. Ray Hammerschmidt, Chair, MSUE Associate Director of Operations Search Committee, Michigan State University, 107 Center for Integrated Plant Systems, East Lansing, MI 48824-1311. Please note electronic submissions are preferred and can be sent to: hammersr@anr.msu.edu
For further information, go to: www.msue.msu.edu/associatedirectorsearch. The application review process will begin August 31, 2006, and will continue until qualified candidates are identified.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Dept. of Ag., Environmental, & Dev. Economics, seeks for a scholar of national & international reputation; 9-mo. Appointment, Associate Professor; who can provide exemplary leadership in our research & teaching programs (undergraduate and graduate), while continuing the tradition of outreach to state, national, and global stakeholders. Areas of emphasis may include business, energy, ag. & environmental econ. broadly defined; provide leadership. Deadline: Sept. 30, 2006 or until the position is filled. Send a statement of interest and qualifications, a current CV, and the names of three references to: Marvin T. Batte, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, The Ohio State University, 2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1067; Phone: 614-292-6406; Fax: 614-292-0078; E-mail: batte.1@osu.edu; http://aede.osu.edu
PURDUE UNIVERSITY, is seeking for an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics and Consumer Sciences and Retailing; a joint appointment between the Dept of Agricultural Economics (College of Agriculture) and the Dept of Consumer Sciences and Retailing (College of Consumer and Family Sciences) in the area of selling and sales management. The successful candidate will assume a leadership position in our internationally recognized sales and marketing program serving the global food and agricultural industries. Primary responsibilities will be teaching principles of selling and advanced courses in selling and sales management. The specific research and industry engagement responsibilities will be determined based on the interests of the incumbent and the needs of the departments. Required: Ph.D. in ag. economics, consumer sciences, sales, marketing, business management or related areas; excellent written and oral communication skills; work in multi-disciplinary teams. The position is available immediately. Screening of applicants will begin September 1, 2006; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified persons are requested to submit a letter of application that includes a statement of professional goals and description of teaching, research and/or industry engagement interests; a complete curriculum vitae with a publication list; transcripts of all college courses; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Dr. Sarahelen Thompson, Head, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2056; Phone: 765-494-4191; Fax: 494-9176; Email: sallyt@purdue.edu
Further details available for 30 days only by contacting Pat Neumann 517-432-0848.
All announcements should be sent to Pat Neumann, Editor, in room 219 Ag. Hall or e-mail: neumannp@msu.edu NO LATER than 12 noon on Thursday; after 12, they will be in the next BI-WEEKLY edition.
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