Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business/Economics

Job TitleAssistant Professor of Agricultural Business/Economics Agency West Texas A&M University Department Agricultural Sciences Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. Job Summary: West Texas A&M University, a member of The Texas A&M University System, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business and Economics. This is a nine-month, tenure track position that reports to the Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences. WTAMU is located in the Texas Panhandle, one of the largest cattle feeding areas in the world (6 million head annually), and one of the most prolific crop-producing areas in the world, (14 million acres of cultivated cropland), both of which are multi-billion dollars industries. The highest total value crops in the region are wheat, corn, ensilage, hay, sorghum and cotton. The position will focus on the various aspects of agricultural economics including but not limited to management, marketing, finance, policy, trade, and retail sales and will provide support to the current academic track to increase the enrollment at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. WTAMU is a four-year academic institution with more than 9,000 students including more than 1,150 students in the department granting Bachelor, Master of Science, Master of Agriculture, and Doctoral degrees. The department offers the following degrees related to the discipline: B.S. degree in Agribusiness, B.S. degree in Agricultural Business and Economics, M.S. in Agriculture with an emphasis in Agricultural Business and Economics, M.Ag, and a Ph.D. in Systems Agriculture. Work Performed: Teach a minimum of 9 hours per long semester. Teaching opportunities may include face-to-face and/or online formats. Contribute to a strong teaching program in the agricultural economics/agribusiness area with emphasis in at least one of the following areas: production and resource management, finance, international trade, policy, or management. Develop a research program in an area of agricultural economics/agribusiness. Secure extramural funding for research and scholarly activities. Advise M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students in various areas of Agricultural Business and Economics. Publish research findings and syntheses in refereed journals. Develop collaborative programs with scientists in other agencies, universities, and the agriculture industry. Develop strong industry relationships with agribusiness professionals in the region/state. Foster employment opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. Other duties as assigned. Necessary Qualifications: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness or closely related field Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service Working knowledge and experience in crop and livestock industries Academic or industry experience beyond the Ph.D. is preferred Commitment to an interdisciplinary team approach to education and research Interpersonal skills, and desire to establish working relationships with external constituents in the allied agriculture industries Demonstrated experience in securing external funding and scholarly publication Excellent written and oral communication skills Applicant Instructions: We require the following: Letter of interest or cover letter Curriculum Vitae Portfolio of creative work (where applicable) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable) Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate) Three professional references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Please use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu. Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4. Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact: Search Committee Chair: Dr. Bridget Guerrero Department: Agricultural Sciences Phone: (806) 651-2614 Email: bguerrero@wtamu.edu All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 masters degrees and two doctoral degrees. WTs long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.