Tenured/Tenure-Track: Associate Professor or Professor, Food and Agribusiness Management Director, Master of Agribusiness (MAB) Chair of Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness

Description

The Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, invites applications for a new leader of our top-ranked, Agribusiness graduate program. This professional Masters of Agribusiness (MAB) program is offered in collaboration with the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. This is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track or tenured academic appointment beginning August 1, 2026. The position will include an administrative appointment as Director of the Master of Agribusiness Program. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Associate Professor or Professor, depending on qualifications.

We seek an emerging or established scholar in food and agribusiness management, drawing from disciplines such as agricultural economics, economics, management, marketing, or strategy. The successful candidate will markedly advance our understanding of agribusiness management, marketing strategies, economic development, and societal welfare. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, supply chain management, strategic management and planning, concentration and mergers/acquisitions in the food and fiber industry, and the application of managerial economics to domestic and international policy issues.

The successful candidate will work closely with graduate students of the MAB program, serving as both an academic advisor and a professional development mentor. They will play a pivotal role in enhancing the national and international reputation of our top-ranked Agribusiness program and the College through innovative agribusiness research, interdisciplinary collaborations within the College, and securing external funding. Additionally, the candidate will actively engage with the Agribusiness, Food, and Consumer Economics Research Center (AFCERC), contributing to its mission and expanding its impact.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance a nationally recognized research program with support from extramural funding.
• Oversee the development and administration of the MAB program, including its students and the Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness.
• Actively recruit, mentor, and support graduate students throughout their academic and professional journeys.
• Teach essential courses in the MAB curriculum, such as managerial economics, financial management, marketing, strategy, or quantitative methods.
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with industry partners to enhance program relevance and impact.
• Conduct research and publish findings in key areas, including agribusiness and food systems, finance, strategic management, marketing, and supply chain management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in agricultural economics, economics, marketing, management, strategy, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging in private industry, excellence in teaching, and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven ability to secure external funding.
• The ability to work as part of a team and excellent communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with executive education is an asset

Application Instructions

For full consideration, please submit all application materials through Interfolio by November 8, 2025 at apply.interfolio.com/174100. Apply electronically by submitting:

1. A cover letter detailing qualifications and vision for the position
2. A curriculum vitae
3. A personal statement on your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, mentoring, and service
4. A list of names and contact information for five professional references. Professional references will be requested from finalists for the position.

Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to head of department, Dr. Simon Somogyi: simon.somogyi@ag.tamu.edu or the search committee chair, Dr. Oral “Jug” Capps: oral.capps@ag.tamu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.