Tenure-Track Asst Prof — Agribusiness & Economics

Texas A&M University System; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas A&M University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business and Economics. This is a nine-month, tenure-track role reporting to the Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences.

WTAMU fosters a robust agricultural economy and offers BS/MS/PhD programs in related fields. The candidate will teach, develop an active research program, secure external funding, advise graduate students, publish in refereed journals, and build collaborations

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness or closely related field.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Working knowledge of crop and livestock industries.
• Interdisciplinary approach to education and research.
• Ability to secure external funding and publish scholarly work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 9 hours per long semester, in face-to-face and/or online formats.
• Contribute to teaching in agricultural economics/agribusiness with emphasis areas.
• Develop a research program in agricultural economics/agribusiness.
• Secure external funding for research and scholarly activities.
• Advise M.S. and Ph.D. students in agricultural business and economics.
• Publish research findings in refereed journals.
• Develop collaborations with scientists and industry partners.
• Build industry relationships in the region/state.
• Foster employment opportunities for undergraduates and graduates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

External funding

Education

Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness or closely related field

Job description

West Texas A&M University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business and Economics. This is a nine-month, tenure-track role reporting to the Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences.

WTAMU fosters a robust agricultural economy and offers BS/MS/PhD programs in related fields. The candidate will teach, develop an active research program, secure external funding, advise graduate students, publish in refereed journals, and build collaborations