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Assistant Professor in Industrial Organization

Texas Tech University
United States, Texas, Lubbock
2500 Broadway Street (Show on map)
Aug 25, 2025
Assistant Professor in Industrial Organization 41962BR Agricultural and Applied Economics 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 in Industrial Organization (IO) to begin January 1, 2026. 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. About Lubbock: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 and Natural Resources is comprised of seven academic departments. The College promotes and supports multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and inter-institutional research programs. Cooperative relationships exist between the College and Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension and USDA-ARS. About the Department/School/Area The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics currently has 21 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, two professors of practice, one adjunct faculty, 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. 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. As a faculty member in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, you will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research, teaching, and graduate mentoring program in theoretical and empirical industrial organization. We seek applicants with analytical skills and expertise in microeconomic theory, industrial organization, game theory, and current empirical methods to conduct research in competition, market structure, conduct, performance, regulation, pricing strategies, econometric models analyzing firm-level and industry-level issues, mergers, and antitrust issues. Duties include teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students, attracting external funding, publishing research results in reputed national and international peer-reviewed agricultural economics and economics journals, and service to the department, college, and university. Organization Texas Tech University Faculty Qualifications A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a similar field. Demonstrated excellence in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by articles submitted or published in professional economics or agricultural economics journals. Excellent training in theoretical and empirical industrial organization, microeconomic theory, game theory, and econometrics. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with large firm-level and industry-level datasets. A proven capacity or a record indicative of scholarships and publications in reputable journals. A proven track record or a record indicative of securing extramural federal funding. Demonstrated ability or a record indicative of teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels Clear understanding of American production agriculture and background in mergers and acquisitions, antitrust, consolidation, ag law, and the legal system related to food production and marketing Familiarity with USDA, DOJ, and FTC data and merger guidelines Demonstrated ability or a record indicative of working independently and collaboratively with colleagues and teams as evidenced by jointly authored journal articles or funded federal grants. Duty Point TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Special Instructions to Applicants Please include the following documents in your application: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Undergraduate and graduate transcripts A writing sample 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. Job Type Full Time Pay Basis Monthly Minimum Hire Rate The salary will be commensurate based on the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the department, and competitive with other public universities. Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan. Travel Required None Grant Funded? No Job Group Assistant Professor EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Salary Grade 800 Applications must be received by 11/01/2025