Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor
Job Details
The Department of Agricultural Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for five (5) full-time, 9-month, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. This strategic cluster hire will strengthen the Department’s leadership in agricultural economics and agribusiness education, discovery, and engagement by building critical mass across four high-impact areas:
- Agricultural Finance
- Agricultural Real Estate & Appraisal
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning in Agricultural Economics
- Managerial Agricultural Economics (two roles)
All five faculty members are expected to meaningfully contribute to teaching, research, and outreach/engagement, and to help advance the Department’s mission as part of Texas A&M’s land-grant system.
Common expectations across all five positions
Teaching
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.
- Contribute to curriculum design and continuous improvement, including development of new courses and modernized learning experiences.
- Mentor and advise students; contribute to graduate student training (as appropriate to role and departmental assignment).
Research
- Develop and sustain a high-quality, externally supported research program in the candidate’s field area.
- Publish in peer-reviewed outlets appropriate to agricultural economics and related disciplines.
- Pursue external funding to support research, graduate students, and scholarly activities.
- Engage in collaborative research within the Department and across Texas A&M University, as appropriate.
Outreach / Engagement / Service
- Engage with agricultural and food industry stakeholders through outreach, applied economic analysis, and professional engagement.
- Build partnerships with industry, government agencies, and professional organizations to enhance student opportunities and increase the impact of research.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
Application process
For full consideration, please submit all applications by August 25th, 2026, through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/187665. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.
Applicants should submit:
1) Cover letter (identify which of the four roles you are applying for; you may select more than one)
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Statement of research interests and plans
4) Statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests
5) Names and contact information for three references (letters may be requested later)
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