Washington State University · 9 hours ago
Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grains Economics
Pullman, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $215K/yrWashington State University is seeking an outstanding faculty member for the Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grains Economics. The successful candidate will focus on research in commodity markets, international trade, and agricultural policy while also engaging in teaching and outreach programs in the field of economics.
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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
Qualification
Required
Earned Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related discipline
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
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
Preferred
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
Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels
Benefits
Paid sick and vacation leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
Retirement
Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
Company
Washington State University
Washington State University is a nationally recognized land-grant research university, founded in Pullman in 1890.
Founded in 2007
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Anika Wottreng
Co-Founder and President of WSU German Club
Rachel Wong, Ph.D
Co-Founder of Summer Programming Camp for Middle School Students at WSU
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