Job Title

Assistant Professor of Economics, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Hospitality Management, Management and Entrepreneurship

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Accounting, Economics & Finance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University is seeking applications for tenure track positions in economics, finance, computer information systems, hospitality management, management and entrepreneurship as of fall 2024. 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. The Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business is a school accredited by the AACSB with 1,250 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students. The college seeks individuals who can work with a variety of students and have experience in undergraduate and graduate accounting courses at an AACSB-Accredited College of Business.

Applicants with specializations in all disciplines will be considered. The typical teaching load is three courses per semester.  The compensation package is competitive for AACSB-accredited institutions. Additional compensation for summer teaching and service is available. In addition, the university provides excellent faculty teaching and research support, including access to CRSP and COMPUSTAT via the WRDS interface.

Successful applicants must demonstrate their commitment to quality teaching in the traditional and online formats, professional service, and scholarly activities consistent with AACSB accreditation. In addition, candidates must possess strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, initiative, and the ability to excel in a student-focused environment.

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 must have a Ph.D. in economics, finance, computer information systems, hospitality management, management, entrepreneurship or closely related field or be close to completing a Ph.D. by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is given to candidates that can teach macroeconomics, money & banking, corporate finance, cybersecurity, programming, business analytics, hospitality management, management, or entrepreneurship.

Applicant Instructions:

The positions are on the tenure track at the assistant professor rank with a preference for candidates with research experience consistent with AACSB business schools. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

We require the following:

• Letter of interest or cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Proof of teaching effectiveness

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our 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 (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Amjad Abdullat

Department: The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business

Phone: (806) 651-2528

Email: aabdullat@wtamu.edu

Affirmative Action Commitment Statement

West Texas A&M University and the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Assistant Professor of Economics, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Hospitality Management, Management and Entrepreneurship position with equal treatment and access for all applicants, including affirmative action for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.