Professor of International Business or International Economics & Endowed Chair Position

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

Woody L. Hunt College of Business

Professor of International Business or International Economics & Endowed Chair Position

Job Announcement

The Woody L. Hunt College of Business at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a prestigious endowed chair position. The ideal candidate will have an established record of distinguished research evidenced by publications in widely recognized top-tier academic journals and be recognized as a leader in international business and/or economics, especially on U.S.-Mexico trade and commerce issues. The faculty member will be appointed at the rank of full professor and is expected to develop collaborative relationships with the faculty and Centers within Hunt College and other regional, national, and international entities to enhance the mission of UTEP. Responsibilities may include scholarly research and publishing in top academic journals, instruction at undergraduate and graduate levels, and participating in the Ph.D. Program in Business Administration by mentoring doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees, serving on faculty committees, and engaging in community outreach.

The anticipated starting date is fall 2025.  Salary and benefits are AACSB-competitive and appropriate for the required experience and qualifications.  Hiring decisions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Required Qualifications and Preferences

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in any business area or economics, with a record of excellence in research (preferably focusing on U.S.-Mexico trade issues) and teaching commensurate with the rank of full professor with tenure at a Carnegie R1 doctoral university. Preference will also be given to applicants with policy-relevant experience working with various centers and institutes. Evidence of successful grantsmanship is also highly valued, as is working with government and non-governmental organizations closely linked to U.S.-Mexico trade and commerce.

Woody L. Hunt College of Business

The Woody L. Hunt College of Business is the only AACSB-accredited business school in the El Paso-Juarez region. The College recently received the largest-ever donation in UTEP’s history – $25M from the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation. The College was renamed in recognition of the historic gift. The gift aims to establish the College as the U.S.-Mexico trade and commerce leader. Given the location of Hunt College on the U.S.-Mexico border, the opportunities for research and ultimate dissemination of knowledge regarding trade issues between the U.S. and Mexico are unparalleled. Hunt College offers the following academic programs:  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Economics (MSEcon),  Master of Accountancy (MAcc), and Ph.D. in Business Administration. Hunt College has approximately 40 staff members and 60 full-time faculty members, which are organized into three departments: Accounting and Information Systems, Economics and Finance, and Marketing, Management and Supply Chain Management. The college serves approximately 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students, and houses the Hunt Institute for Global Competitiveness and the Center for Free Enterprise.

The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso is an R1 comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. UTEP enrolls about 24,000 students in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in 10 colleges and schools. It is one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving institutions in the country, with a student body that is over 80% Hispanic. UTEP devotes considerable resources to support cross-border teaching and research. The University advances the discovery of public value and positively impacts the health, culture, education, and economy of the community it serves. UTEP was recently ranked #1 in Texas by the WSJ on the Journal’s social mobility index. With more than $130 million in total annual research expenditures, the University is ranked among the top 5% of colleges and universities in research and fourth in Texas for federal research expenditures at public universities. It is also nationally recognized as a community-engaged university.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references.  Graduate transcripts will be requested later in the search process. Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 15, 2025. The position is open until filled.

To apply, please visit https://www.utep.edu/employment.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. 

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.