Assistant Professor Natural Resource Economics

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor Natural Resource Economics
College/Division: Agricultural, Consumer & Env Sci Col
Department: 300700-AG ECONOMICS AND AG BUSINESS
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable): Not specified
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications
Appointment: Full-time
Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: Not a bargaining unit position with AFSCME.
Contingent Upon Funding: Not applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Position Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise in natural resource and water economics, with emphasis on water use, conservation, and allocation in agricultural and resource-dependent systems; the ability and interest to teach undergraduate and master's-level courses in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness and to contribute economic expertise to doctoral training in the Water Science and Management program in face-to-face and online formats; and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary research teams addressing water, agriculture, energy, and natural resource issues.

Requirements Of The Position

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service in natural resource and water economics to support the mission of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. Water use and conservation are central pillars of the College, and this position is expected to maintain and expand water economics as a core program strength. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and master's-level courses in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, contribute economic expertise to the Ph.D. program in Water Science and Management, and mentor student research, theses, and dissertations. The position requires active collaboration with faculty, students, and researchers across ACES to support interdisciplinary research, enhance grant competitiveness, and address critical water challenges facing New Mexico.

Qualifications Required

• A Ph.D. in Economics, Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Economics, or a closely related field (awarded by the hire date) is required
• Equivalent Qualifications Preferred: Training or experience in agricultural production economics and/or agricultural finance, particularly as these areas relate to farm and agribusiness decision-making, risk management, and investment under water scarcity and resource constraints.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.