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Texas A&M University Assistant/Associate Professor in Agriculture Business in United States
Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor in Agriculture Business
Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Department
King Ranch Institute For Ranch Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Kingsville, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The successful applicant will understand the business management of ranching operations and work to advance the mission of the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) and the Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Environmental Sciences (AAES). Responsibilities will include teaching one 3-credit hour course per long semester in the subject matter area of ranch accounting, agriculture finance, marketing, and/or price discovery. The successful applicant will also provide business management expertise as a member of an interdisciplinary team that trains ranch managers and serves the ranching industry through case studies, outreach, and applied research. Research findings and discoveries will be disseminated to the ranching industry, academia, and appropriate stakeholders. As a KRIRM team member, the successful candidate will engage in KRIRM outreach efforts and will support the training of graduate students in the KRIRM Masters of Science in Ranch Management program, but may also train graduate students through the Agribusiness program in the Department of AAES. Service contributions to enhance collaborations with agribusiness faculty in the education of undergraduates in the agribusiness-ranch management program will be expected. The person hired will report to the director of KRIRM (75%) and the Department Chair of Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Environmental Sciences (25%). Only candidates hired at the associate or full professor rank will be considered for the Laura and Robert Underbrink Endowed Professorship or Endowed Chair in Agribusiness.
Job Responsibilities
Teach agriculture business management courses in the area of ranch accounting, finance, marketing, and business decision-making
Develop and maintain a nationally recognized research and outreach program focused on ranch business management
Disseminate research discoveries and management recommendations to industry stakeholders and academia through presentations, popular media, and peer-reviewed manuscripts
Enhance KRIRM outreach to the ranching industry through industry service projects and casework
Serve on KRIRM graduate student committees and provide supportive guidance on graduate student service-learning projects
Obtain external funding to support research and outreach efforts
Minimum Qualifications
PhD from an accredited institution or university in Agriculture Business, Agriculture Economics, Business Management, or other appropriate discipline
Experience with livestock production or grazing systems in North America
Success in obtaining competitive extramural support for research related to animal or natural resource or management
Evidence of exceptional communication, leadership, and mentorship skills
Exhibited ability to effectively work in a university environment and with ranching industry stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for teaching and creative discovery in business management of livestock, natural resources, or wildlife enterprises
More than three years experience in the management of or consulting with ranching enterprises
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants must submit an application packet containing:
A letter of application stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials outlined in the Job Description
A single page statement of teaching philosophy
A single page statement outlining research interests
Résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
Copies of all transcripts
Names and contact information of three references
To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically via Workday (https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK_External). Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. The position is available August 1, 2024.
In addition, the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript(s) from each degree-granting institution before an offer can be made. Degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States are required to be evaluated and certified for equivalency to a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree and other higher education degrees.
Review of applications will begin May 15, 2024. For more information, contact:
Rick Machen, PhD
Executive Director, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
700 University Blvd., MSC 137
Kingsville, TX 78363
Office: 361-593-4756
Email: rick.machen@tamuk.edu
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Thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) ! We are a public research university located in Kingsville, Texas. TAMUK is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. It is located 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and is within a 4-hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville- McAllen- Harlingen.
The mission of Texas A&M University- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie classification of: Doctoral University: High Research Activity .
According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution.
Kingsville, a friendly and safe community , is home to nearly 30,000 people and represents a vital part of the Texas ranching industry with more than 60,000 cattle and 300 quarter horses. In addition to being home to the first institution of higher learning in South Texas, Kingsville is also home to Naval Air Station Kingsville and several Fortune 500 industrial companies.
From its quaint, historical buildings downtown to the longhorn and Santa Gertrudis cattle that graze in the legendary King Ranch, Kingsville still retains much of its unique historical charm while continuing to steadily grow into its future .
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