Texas A&M University

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The Department of Agricultural Economics in College Station, Texas, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University invites applications for two full-time Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) positions with a 9-month academic appointment beginning August 16, 2021. These positions will be 90% teaching and 10% service. Responsibilities are teaching, student mentoring, and distance learning. Responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate courses in the fields associated with the Department’s programs in agricultural economics and agribusiness. The successful candidates are expected to initially prepare and teach no less than 3 courses per semester. Candidates are also expected to provide leadership along with mentoring academic competition teams and student associations/clubs. Development and offering of courses through distance learning is expected. Opportunities may exist for summer teaching. Professional service, leadership, student mentoring and other scholarly activities are expected.

Applicants must have a PhD in agricultural economics, economics, business, or related field. Strong knowledge of the subject matter required. Teaching experience and/or demonstrated evidence of strong teaching capability, excellent communication skills, and a desire to teach and mentor students are desirable. Experience in instructional design and distance learning is desired. Consideration will be given for previous experience in agricultural production, business management, marketing, or sales.