"Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grains Economics"

Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grains Economics

Posted: 21-Jan-26

Location: Pullman, Washington

Type: Full-time

Available Title(s): 280-NN_FACULTY - Associate Professor, 290-NN_FACULTY - Professor, 395-NN_FACULTY - New Tenure-Track - Pre-Academic Year

Business Title: Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grains Economics

Employee Type: Faculty

Position Term: 9 Month

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The School of Economic Sciences (SES) at Washington State University is seeking an outstanding faculty member for the Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grains Economics. The endowment offers a generous operating fund to support research and Extension. Applications are invited for a full-time, 9-month tenured position at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level to begin August 16, 2026 (or as negotiated) at the Pullman, Washington campus. The successful candidate's research will focus on one or more of the following areas: commodity markets; international trade; demand analysis; economic impact analysis; agricultural policy; and risk management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has extension, research, and teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will maintain an active outreach program targeted at the Washington small grains and oilseed production sectors. This includes working closely with plant-sciences faculty on developing both education programs and Extension publications related to wheat, barley, and canola production. The successful candidate will have an internationally recognized economics research program and will cooperate with internal and external research colleagues to identify research priorities, conduct collaborative projects, and disseminate results by publishing in appropriate peer-reviewed journals. Teaching responsibilities include economics courses based on the candidate's interest and the needs of SES. Other duties include securing extramural funds from state, regional and national grant sources to support the program; mentoring and advising graduate students; and participating as appropriate in committees, instruction, and other activities of SES and WSU. There is also a potential opportunity for the successful candidate to direct or co-direct the Impact Center at WSU.

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: February 15, 2026.

This is a 9-month Academic Year, tenure-track position. This position may be eligible for up to 3 months' summer salary, conditional on successful performance and funding.

SALARY (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

• 9-Month Base Salary: $125,000.00 - $215,000.00
• Potential Summer Salary: $13,888.89 - $23,888.89 per month
• Total Possible Annual Salary: $166,666.67 - $286,666.67

Required Qualifications for all candidates at all ranks:

• Earned Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications for all candidates at all ranks:

• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An internationally recognized and respected research program, including academic journal publications and external funding.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams; and
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels.

Additional Required Qualification for Associate Professor rank: An academic record and work experience sufficient to be granted tenure and the academic rank of Associate Professor in the School of Economic Sciences at WSU...

Additional Required Qualification for Professor rank: An academic record and work experience sufficient to be granted tenure and the academic rank of Full Professor in the School of Economic Sciences at WSU...

Department: School of Economic Sciences

College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Location: Pullman, WA

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply online via https://hrs.wsu.edu/jobs/. Screening of application materials begins February 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications must include the following materials:

1. A detailed letter of application addressing the required and desired qualifications;
2. A current curriculum vitae; and
3. Three written examples of your research.