ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Livestock Economist

Position Description

ASSISTANT

PROFESSOR, Livestock Economist, 9-MO APPT. About the

University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories. About the

College:

The Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources includes the departments of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Agricultural Education and Communications, Animal and Food Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Plant and Soil Science, and Veterinary Sciences, along with multiple research centers and institutes. The College houses eight major research centers and institutes: the Center for Agriscience Communications, Davis College Water Center, Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Institute for Genomics of Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance, International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness, International Center for Food Industry Excellence, Texas Cooperative Research Unit, and the Thornton Agricultural Finance Institute. Davis College enrolls more than 2,700 undergraduate students and more than 500 graduate students. The College sustains approximately 110 tenure­track faculty, 40 non­tenure-track faculty, and more than 165 support staff. Faculty across Davis College generated approximately $17.3 million in federal and private funding to support the research, teaching, outreach, and engagement missions. Davis College is currently engaged in the Pursuit of PRIME campaign, which is dedicated to shaping the future of agriculture, natural resources, and managed landscapes. The College prepares the next generation of leaders to address major challenges and build a brighter future through investments in advanced facilities, innovative research, and hands-on education. Rooted in Texas Tech's spirit of resilience and excellence, this commitment extends beyond the classroom to strengthen communities and inspire prosperity for generations to come. About the

Department/School/Area:

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics currently has 22 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, two professors of practice, one adjunct faculty member, 525 undergraduate students, and 106 graduate students. The Department offers B.S. degrees in Agribusiness and Agricultural and Applied Economics, as well as a concentration in International Agribusiness with programs in Latin America, Asia, and Europe; M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Agricultural and Applied Economics, and a Master of Agribusiness. Additional departmental information can be found on the departmental website at http://www.aaec.ttu.edu.

Position Description:

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Livestock Economics with 60% research, 30% teaching, and 10% service and community outreach/engagement. The position will begin January 1, 2027.

Major/Essential Functions:

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service. Cattle and dairy production are among the leading agricultural sectors in West Texas. The faculty member hired in this position is expected to work with Texas cattle, beef, and dairy producers, as well as swine and pork producers. Opportunities exist for the faculty member in this position to collaborate on research with Texas Tech's Free Market Institute (www.fmi.ttu.edu) to enable the development of a new program on free enterprise and livestock, and the School of Veterinary Medicine. The faculty hired in this position is expected to develop strong stakeholder engagement and outreach programs with cattle and dairy producers, agribusiness firms, industry organizations, and policymakers across West Texas. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized research, teaching, and graduate mentoring program in livestock economics, covering production, marketing, and policy aspects of the livestock sector. On the production side, the research program would include, but not be limited to, economic decisions related to feed and water availability; cow/calf, stocker, feedlot operations; dynamic cattle cycle; beef supply; milk production; and profitability of cattle ranchers, dairy farmers, and swine producers. On the marketing side, the research area would cover, but not be limited to, economic analysis related to domestic marketing and international trade of cattle, beef, pork, and milk products; risk management and contracts; and market concentration and performance. On the policy components, the research program would examine farm, trade, and animal health policies. We seek applicants with theoretical, empirical, and analytical skills to conduct research related to these areas. As a faculty member in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, you will be expected to maintain a strong publication record in high-quality agricultural economics and economics journals and contribute to the national and international visibility of the department, teach undergraduate and graduate classes, mentor graduate students, secure external funding, and serve the department-, college-, and university-level and professional association committees.

Required Qualifications:

1. A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a similar field. 2. Demonstrated excellence in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by articles submitted or published in professional economics or agricultural economics journals. 3. Knowledge of the US livestock production, marketing, and policies, as evidenced by dissertation chapters, working papers, or recent peer-reviewed articles published in a top agricultural economics journal.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Excellent training in theoretical and empirical aspects related to livestock economics, microeconomic theory, dynamic optimization, production economics, domestic and international marketing, and farm and trade policies related to the livestock sector. 2. A proven capacity or a record indicative of scholarships and publications in reputable journals related to feed markets, drought resilience, water use, production, marketing, policy analysis, and resource management in livestock systems. 3. Research related to international livestock product trade, global market competitiveness, and trade-policy analysis. 4. Experience using advanced quantitative methods, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big-data analytics, or computational methods applied to livestock production, marketing, risk management, or policy analysis. 5. A successful grantsmanship or a record indicative of securing extramural federal funding. 6. Demonstrated ability or a record indicative of teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. 7. Research addressing livestock supply-chain resilience, animal disease economics, biosecurity, and global market disruptions.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are the responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application: 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts 4. A writing sample 5. Names and contact information for three references Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Stephen Devadoss, Search Committee Chair at Stephen.

Devadoss@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851. Application Process The deadline to submit applications is October 1, 2026. To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at: Careers at the TTU System | Texas Tech University System, Requisition # 45226