West Texas A&M University Looking for Assistant Professor of Economics R-049693 Full Time

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the
health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and
lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to
13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources
Benefits

Job Summary:

The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University
invites applications for assistant professor starting August 2022, depending on candidate availability. West Texas A&M University is
located on a 170-acre campus in Canyon, Texas, with two additional support center facilities in neighboring Amarillo, Texas. The Amarillo,
Texas area is an affordable and growing metropolitan area of approximately 350,000, serving as a primary service area for Northwest Texas,
Southwest Oklahoma, Southwest Kansas, Eastern New Mexico, and Southeast Colorado. University enrollment is approximately 10,000 students,
including over 1,300 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students in the AACSB-Accredited College of Business. The typical teaching load is
three courses (two preparations) per semester. In addition, the tenure track positions include teaching, research, and service
responsibilities. Salary is competitive, depending on academic discipline and experience. Additional compensation for summer teaching and
service activities is available.

Work Performed:

The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to
quality teaching, professional service, and scholarly activity consistent with the college definition of Scholarly Academic for AACSB
accreditation.

Necessary Qualifications:

Competitive candidates are expected to hold a doctorate in Economics
or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Candidates are expected to teach economic principles courses and preference is given
to candidates that can teach at least one of the following: Econometrics, International Economics, Money and banking, and Labor economics.
ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation that their Ph.D. will be conferred by the time of appointment. Successful candidates
must demonstrate commitment to quality teaching in both the traditional classroom and online formats and engage in scholarly activity
consistent with AACSB accreditation. Candidates should have strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, initiative, and the
ability to excel in a student-centered environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is given to
candidates that can teach at least one of the following: Econometrics, International Economics, Money and banking, and Labor economics.

Applicant Instructions:

A complete application must include a curriculum vita listing three references and
evidence of teaching effectiveness. Transcripts of all academic work are required for finalists and requested of applicants. Candidates for
the position should apply through the campus HR website (https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WTAMU_External).

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the
bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Although the attachment box is labeled
“CV/Resume,” more than one document may be included. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need
assistance with downloading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service
System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history
investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by
the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.