Assistant/Associate Professor in Agriculture Business
Texas A&M University
Kingsville, TX
Permanent
Full-time
28 days ago
Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor in Agriculture BusinessAgency Texas A&M University - KingsvilleDepartment King Ranch Institute For Ranch ManagementProposed Minimum Salary CommensurateJob Location Kingsville, TexasJob Type FacultyJob DescriptionThe successful applicant will understand the business management of ranching operations and work to advance the mission of the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) and the Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Environmental Sciences (AAES). Responsibilities will include teaching one 3-credit hour course per long semester in the subject matter area of ranch accounting, agriculture finance, marketing, and/or price discovery. The successful applicant will also provide business management expertise as a member of an interdisciplinary team that trains ranch managers and serves the ranching industry through case studies, outreach, and applied research. Research findings and discoveries will be disseminated to the ranching industry, academia, and appropriate stakeholders. As a KRIRM team member, the successful candidate will engage in KRIRM outreach efforts and will support the training of graduate students in the KRIRM Masters of Science in Ranch Management program, but may also train graduate students through the Agribusiness program in the Department of AAES. Service contributions to enhance collaborations with agribusiness faculty in the education of undergraduates in the agribusiness-ranch management program will be expected. The person hired will report to the director of KRIRM (75%) and the Department Chair of Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Environmental Sciences (25%). Only candidates hired at the associate or full professor rank will be considered for the Laura and Robert Underbrink Endowed Professorship or Endowed Chair in Agribusiness.Job ResponsibilitiesTeach agriculture business management courses in the area of ranch accounting, finance, marketing, and business decision-makingDevelop and maintain a nationally recognized research and outreach program focused on ranch business managementDisseminate research discoveries and management recommendations to industry stakeholders and academia through presentations, popular media, and peer-reviewed manuscriptsEnhance KRIRM outreach to the ranching industry through industry service projects and caseworkServe on KRIRM graduate student committees and provide supportive guidance on graduate student service-learning projectsObtain external funding to support research and outreach effortsMinimum QualificationsPhD from an accredited institution or university in Agriculture Business, Agriculture Economics, Business Management, or other appropriate disciplineExperience with livestock production or grazing systems in North AmericaSuccess in obtaining competitive extramural support for research related to animal or natural resource or managementEvidence of exceptional communication, leadership, and mentorship skillsExhibited ability to effectively work in a university environment and with ranching industry stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsPassion for teaching and creative discovery in business management of livestock, natural resources, or wildlife enterprisesMore than three years experience in the management of or consulting with ranching enterprisesApplication Instructions:Interested applicants must submit an application packet containing:A letter of application stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials outlined in the Job DescriptionA single page statement of teaching philosophyA single page statement outlining research interestsRésumé or curriculum vitae (CV)Copies of all transcriptsNames and contact information of three referencesTo ensure full consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically via Workday ( ). Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. The position is available August 1, 2024.In addition, the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript(s) from each degree-granting institution before an offer can be made. Degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States are required to be evaluated and certified for equivalency to a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree and other higher education degrees.Review of applications will begin May 15, 2024. For more information, contact:Rick Machen, PhDExecutive Director, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch ManagementTexas A&M University-Kingsville700 University Blvd., MSC 137Kingsville, TX 78363Office: 361-593-4756Email: rick.machen@tamuk.eduAll 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.
