Texas A&M University

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The Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, invites applications for a new leader of our top-ranked, Agribusiness graduate program. This professional Masters of Agribusiness (MAB) program is offered in collaboration with the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University through the Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness. The position is full-time and tenure track/tenured at the Associate Professor or Professor level with a 9-month appointment.

We seek an emerging or established scholar in food and agribusiness management, drawing from disciplines such as agricultural economics, economics, management, marketing, or strategy. The successful candidate will significantly advance our understanding of agribusiness management, marketing strategies, economic development, and societal welfare. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, supply chain management, strategic management and planning, concentration and mergers/acquisitions in the food and fiber industry, and the application of managerial economics to domestic and international policy issues.

The successful candidate will work closely with graduate students of the MAB program, serving as both an academic advisor and a professional development mentor. They will play a pivotal role in enhancing the national and international reputation of our top-ranked Agribusiness program and the College through innovative agribusiness research, interdisciplinary collaborations, and securing external funding. Additionally, the candidate will actively engage with the Agribusiness, Food, and Consumer Economics Research Center (AFCERC), contributing to its mission and expanding its impact. The service expectations for this position will consist of pursuing strategies for case-study teaching; supporting the vital industries that provide food, feed, and fiber to the growing population worldwide. Work with graduate students in administration, advising, recruiting, and mentoring roles.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain and enhance a nationally recognized research program with support from extramural funding.
• Oversee the development and administration of the MAB program, including its students and the Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness.
• Actively recruit, mentor, and support graduate students throughout their academic and professional journeys.
• Teach essential courses in the MAB curriculum, such as managerial economics, financial management, marketing, strategy, or quantitative methods.
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with industry partners to enhance program relevance and impact.
• Conduct research and publish findings in key areas (e.g., agribusiness and food systems, finance, strategic management, marketing, and supply chain management).

Qualifications:
• A PhD in agricultural economics, economics, marketing, management, strategy or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with private industry, excellence in teaching, and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven ability to secure external funding.
• The ability to work as part of a team and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Experience with executive education is an asset