Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business​/Economics

West Texas A&M University invites applications for a nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business and Economics in the Department of Agricultural Sciences.

• Teach a minimum of 9 hours per long semester, face‑to‑face and/or online.
• Contribute to a strong teaching program in agricultural economics/agribusiness, emphasizing at least one of the following areas: production/resource management, finance, international trade, policy, or management.
• Develop a research program in agricultural economics/agribusiness.
• Secure extramural funding for research and scholarly activities.
• Advise M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students in Agricultural Business and Economics.
• Publish research findings 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.

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness, or a 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. preferred.
• Commitment to an interdisciplinary team approach to education and research.
• Interpersonal skills and desire to establish working relationships with external constituents in allied agriculture industries.
• Demonstrated experience in securing external funding and scholarly publication.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and long‑term disability insurance packages.
• Optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Paid leave programs and 13–15 paid holidays each year.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System.