Texas A&M University

Position Title/Short Description

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The Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, 9-month position in behavioral finance, with an anticipated start date of summer or Fall 2023. Exceptional applicants from other related areas of agricultural economics will be considered. Candidates should demonstrate a path for developing a successful research and teaching program in behavioral finance. The position holder will participate in mentoring, teaching, graduate student research advising, and assisting in the recruitment of a diverse student body. Teaching expectations are three undergraduate or graduate classes per year in finance, financial planning, and related fields (e.g., tax/estate planning).

As one of the top public land grant research universities in the nation, Texas A&M University recognizes the importance of research and teaching scholarship across its diverse students and faculty. The Department of Agricultural Economics has a large and broad faculty base with collaborative opportunities in areas such as agribusiness, marketing, finance, financial planning, econometrics, and behavioral economics. For more information, visit our website at: http://agecon.tamu.edu.

The Department has a strong research unit in behavioral economics. The successful candidate can collaborate with faculty affiliated with the Human Behavior Laboratory, a state-of-the-art and large-scale facility equipped to run economic experiments integrated with neurophysiological measures, eye tracking, and emotional measures through facial expressions. For more information, visit our website at: https://hbl.tamu.edu/

Qualifications

Applicants are expected to have a PhD in agricultural economics, economics, finance, business, or related field.

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environments for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.

Texas A&M University is committed to building a diverse faculty, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and/or from researchers whose work involves these populations. Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Application Requirements:
External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 12/15/2022

Application Instructions:
http://apply.interfolio.com/116097

For full consideration, please submit all application materials through Interfolio. To apply, please create your candidate profile by completing a faculty application at http://apply.interfolio.com/116097. Apply electronically by sending: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research interests, (4) a statement of teaching and mentorship philosophy, and (5) three non-confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation. Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to Dr. Rudy Nayga at rudy.nayga@ag.tamu.edu.