Texas A&M University

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The Department of International Affairs in the George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University is seeking a senior scholar at the full or advanced associate professor level to lead and shape the International Development and Economic Policy track within the department, and expand its research and teaching offerings. We also invite applications from interested professionals in the field who have the requisite research record for such an appointment but who have worked outside of academic institutions during their careers.

As part of a public policy school, the department offers a two-year professional master’s degree in international affairs, with two tracks, International Development and Economic Policy being one of those two. We seek a scholar with an established reputation in international development and/or international economics, e.g., trade, investment, finance. Candidates should be fluent in the appropriate methods of the field.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in economics, political science, or a related field, and ideal candidates will demonstrate a mix of research and teaching excellence. An interest in and engagement with policy-related issues and related research is preferred.

Salary is very competitive, and there is the possibility of an endowed chair. Texas A&M University is a Tier 1 research institution, ranks near the top of all public institutions in the nation in terms of external grants, has a healthy endowment, and is host to the Norman Borlaug Institute, the Conflict and Development Center (one of seven university Development Labs funded by USAID), the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy, and a US Census Research Data Center, among other nationally-recognized entities.

Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities. The University is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.