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loacation Canyon, TX, United States Of America
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Job Title Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business/Economics Agency West Texas A&M University Department Agricultural Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Canyon, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. 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 institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s 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 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 institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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