Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness #202134FAC

The Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University invites applications for a 9 month, tenure track position at the assistant professor level with the expectation of teaching one summer term. The position is primarily a teaching and research appointment in agricultural economics/business with other duties as assigned.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications       

The applicant must have:

i) An earned Ph.D. in agricultural economics, natural resource economics, applied economics, aquaculture economics, or closely related discipline;

ii) Relevant expertise in agricultural marketing/price analysis, international agricultural trade, and international agricultural development;

iii) Experience working with interdisciplinary subject matter and teams in agriculture;

iv) Documented evidence of willingness to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs;

v) Documental evidence of the potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program that complements existing programs in the Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State, such as economics of food production and consumption, agricultural and trade policies, small producers initiative, and integrated and sustainable agriculture.

Preferred Qualifications

i) Research publications in the peer-reviewed journal(s);

ii) Experience in writing grant proposals; and

iii) Previous teaching and/or research experience.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/34746.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by April 30, 2021: a letter of application describing experience and fit with the position, a resume/vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, a description of research interests, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information of three professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.