Department Chair – Agricultural & Applied Economics
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Position DescriptionThe Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader who is innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, extramural funding, outreach and engagement, and service endeavors in the Department and Davis College.Among other duties, the Chair/Director/Area Coordinator will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the unit’s budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Chair will also serve as a departmental faculty member with the following expectations related to teaching and research:· Maintain a research program as commensurate with the position and participate in graduate advising through thesis and dissertation committees.· Teach courses as appropriate to serve the needs of the department.The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader who is innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, extramural funding, outreach and engagement, and service endeavors in the Department and Davis College.Among other duties, the Chair/Director/Area Coordinator will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the unit’s budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Chair will also serve as a departmental faculty member with the following expectations related to teaching and research:· Maintain a research program as commensurate with the position and participate in graduate advising through thesis and dissertation committees.· Teach courses as appropriate to serve the needs of the department.
Position Description
The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader who is innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, extramural funding, outreach and engagement, and service endeavors in the Department and Davis College.
Among other duties, the Chair/Director/Area Coordinator will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the unit’s budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Chair will also serve as a departmental faculty member with the following expectations related to teaching and research:
• Maintain a research program as commensurate with the position and participate in graduate advising through thesis and dissertation committees.
• Teach courses as appropriate to serve the needs of the department.
Among other duties, the Chair/Director/Area Coordinator will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the unit’s budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Chair will also serve as a departmental faculty member with the following expectations related to teaching and research:
Major/Essential Functions
The successful applicant for this leadership position will be one who has a strong background in Agricultural and Applied Economics and who also has a significant track record of excellence when working with external partners. The Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics will be a driven, visionary, and collaborative individual who supports research, extramural funding, and teaching as critical components of higher education and who will help build future successes on the Department’s foundation of past and current excellence. In addition, the successful applicant will be someone who exemplifies the Davis College core values: valuing people, commitment to excellence, fostering discovery, and elevating others. The successful candidate should be a strong leader who helps the department continue to meet its commitment to discovery, training, instruction, and engagement and outreach in key areas of agricultural and applied economics. The successful department chair will be one who puts the success of the team and department above their individual accomplishments. They must appreciate interdisciplinary, experiential, and systems-based learning. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence throughout the discovery-to-application continuum.
The Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics will be appointed to a five-year renewable term, subject to annual reviews by the Dean and a satisfactory formal reappointment review.
Essential Functions
• Engage in leadership to implement the University’s academic and research goals, including campus-wide leadership in strategic areas to enhance the regional and national research presence of the department, College, and the University.
• Timely and effective communication to faculty, staff, students, and administrators as well as timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Interact with College leadership in strategic planning to foster the academic, research, and service growth of the department and College.
• Foster development of interdisciplinary academic and research programs in the College.
• Lead efforts to recruit and retain outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and to create an environment that fosters diversity, collegiality, and teamwork.
• Facilitate professional and academic growth and development of faculty, staff, and students.
• Provide leadership to the departmental faculty in planning, developing, integrating, and implementing excellence in teaching, research, and outreach programs.
• Manage the department’s human, financial, and physical resources.
• Assign responsibilities to faculty and staff and evaluate their performance.
• Facilitate the pursuit of external grant and contract funding in the context of the departmental strategic goals.
• Actively seek support and resources for departmental programs/facilities and work with college development personnel on gift and endowment opportunities such as scholarships, graduate fellowships, and endowed chairs and professorships.
• Engage with professional societies, regional and national organizations, and committees associated with the interests of the department.
• Represent departmental interests within the University and to outside agencies, stakeholders, and relevant industries.
• Provide leadership in maintaining and expanding relationships with alumni, individuals, and various groups involved in agricultural and applied economics.
• Service duties include program-building, as well as commitment to extracurricular activities. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for the position, candidates must have:
• A Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, business, or related fields.
• A strong record of academic accomplishments in research, teaching, outreach, and grant funding that will allow a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
• A record of publications, grants, and professional service or other evidence of professional contributions.
• Experience in leading complex, multi- or trans-disciplinary teams in high-impact and successful research.
• Exemplary and visionary leadership skills, as evidenced by prior experience.
• Previous experience or other evidence of administrative ability.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills (both oral and written) as evidenced by publications and research awards, statements of philosophy, outreach/engagement output and awards, podcasts or radio/TV interviews, or other evidence of communication ability.
• Prior experience with documented success in higher education, industry, or government leadership.
• Documented ability to collaborate with partners, constituencies, and other interested parties, whether internal or external to the Department and University.
• An outstanding record of peer-reviewed publications in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary journals, outstanding extramural funding, and university and professional service.
• A record of excellence in teaching and educating students.
• Experience and success in encouraging, supporting, and mentoring junior faculty. A strong record of data-based decision making.
• Experience and successes in encouraging, supporting, and developing entrepreneurial activities through external funding, translational research, and educational program development.
• Evidence of an ability to direct the activities of a large academic department, provide a clear vision, and to plan strategically to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Evidence of an ability to create a shared vision and align resources to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Experience in working with commodity groups, industry partners, and communities relevant to the academic fields within the Department.
• Documented experience in developing international programming.
• Effective personnel management skills and demonstrated ability in fiscal management are essential. The successful applicant should have a track record of making timely decisions and responding promptly to administrative deadlines. Highly refined verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to sharing departmental accomplishments and their vision for the future with prospective students, alumni, and stakeholders are indispensable.
• Respect for the differing perspectives and values of students, staff, faculty, and stakeholders.
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