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Job TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural Business & EconomicsAgencyWest Texas A&M UniversityDepartmentAgricultural SciencesProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCanyon, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionThe A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse 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 at https://www.wtamu.edu/administration/human-resources-benefits.aspxWest Texas A&M University, a Member of The Texas A&M University System, invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural Business & Economics with a primary focus on livestock marketing and risk management. This is a nine month, tenure track (60% teaching, 30% research and 10% service) position that reports directly to the Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences. The position will have a primary focus of livestock economics, including management, marketing, and risk mitigation of confined animal feeding operations. The successful candidate will interface with crop, livestock, and agribusiness firms regarding strategies for mitigating production, price, and weather risks through the use of risk management strategies.WTAMU is a four-year academic institution of 10,000 students serving the Panhandle of Texas and beyond. This geographic region is noted for its agricultural production and related agri-businesses. The Department of Agricultural Sciences offers three Master of Science degrees, Agriculture (with emphasis in Agricultural Business and Economics, Agriculture Education, or Agriculture Media and Communication), Animal Science, and Plant, Soil and Environmental Science. The Department also offers a Ph.D. in Systems Agriculture. More than 50 students are enrolled in the Department’s graduate programs with 940 total students enrolled in the department.Question regarding this position can be sent directly to:Dr. Mallory K. Vestal, Search Committee ChairDepartment of Agricultural SciencesCanyon, Texas 79016Phone (806) 651-2718Email mvestal@wtamu.eduResponsibilities:
Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in agricultural marketing, risk management, human resource management, and confined animal feeding operation management for both in class and online delivery, as needed.
Teach nine hours per long semester for undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Seek and successfully acquire external funding to support program.
Publish in high quality peer-reviewed journals.
Develop a research program in an area of agricultural risk, marketing, and management that will lead to solutions for the agricultural industry of the Texas High Plains.
Support and contribute to program development, student activities, recruitment and placement of students for internships and employment opportunities.
Collaborate and develop partnerships with commodity groups, extension educators, agencies and other stakeholders related to agricultural marketing and risk management.
Participate in service activities and committees to support the department, college, university, community, and professional organizations.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Applied Economics or closely related field
Excellent computer, written and oral communication skills, and working knowledge of crop and livestock industries.
Experience in confined animal feeding operations.
Experience in livestock and commodity markets as well as risk management.
Ability to develop strong allied partnership within the livestock, feed, and processing segments of the geographical region.
Interest in conducting industry relevant research related to agricultural marketing and risk management.
Interpersonal skills, vision, and desire to establish working relationships with external constituents.
Successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment begins and must be able to work legally in the United States for the proposed term of employment.
Applicant Instructions:Applicants must provide the following materials in order to be considered for this position:
A letter of application which includes a statement of professional goals for teaching and research.
A complete curriculum vitae.
Transcripts of all university-level work.
Teaching evaluations if available.
Sample research paper.
Three letters of reference.
Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Although the attachment box is labeled “CV/Resume,” more than one document may be included. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with downloading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.West Texas A&M University is a four-year public university that serves a diverse population of more than 9,900 students representing 48 states, 55 countries and four U.S. territories. In 2016, The Chronicle of Education recognized WTAMU as a “Great College to Work For” in its annual survey on the academic workplace. WTAMU’s more than 800 employees enjoy a growing, dynamic university built on a foundation of respect, support, camaraderie, engagement and dedication, while students thrive in an atmosphere committed to personal attention and teaching excellence.West Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed todiversity.If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (806) 651-2114.Useful Links:
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