Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grains Economics
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grains Economics
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
February 15, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
280-NN_FACULTY - Associate Professor, 290-NN_FACULTY - Professor, 395-NN_FACULTY - New Tenure-Track - Pre-Academic Year
Business Title:
Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grains Economics
Employee Type:
Faculty
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The School of Economic Sciences (SES) at Washington State University is seeking an outstanding faculty member for the Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in Small Grains Economics. The endowment offers a generous operating fund to support research and Extension. Applications are invited for a full-time, 9-month tenured position at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level to begin August 16, 2026 (or as negotiated) at the Pullman, Washington campus. The successful candidate's research will focus on one or more of the following areas: commodity markets; international trade; demand analysis; economic impact analysis; agricultural policy; and risk management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has extension, research, and teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will maintain an active outreach program targeted at the Washington small grains and oilseed production sectors. This includes working closely with plant-sciences faculty on developing both education programs and Extension publications related to wheat, barley, and canola production. The successful candidate will have an internationally recognized economics research program and will cooperate with internal and external research colleagues to identify research priorities, conduct collaborative projects, and disseminate results by publishing in appropriate peer-reviewed journals. Teaching responsibilities include economics courses based on the candidate's interest and the needs of SES. Other duties include securing extramural funds from state, regional and national grant sources to support the program; mentoring and advising graduate students; and participating as appropriate in committees, instruction, and other activities of SES and WSU. There is also a potential opportunity for the successful candidate to direct or co-direct the Impact Center at WSU (https://ses.wsu.edu/impact-center/).
Additional Information:
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: February 15, 2026.
This is a 9-month Academic Year, tenure-track position. This position may be eligible for up to 3 months' summer salary, conditional on successful performance and funding.
SALARY (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):
9-Month Base Salary: $125,000.00 - $215,000.00
Potential Summer Salary: $13,888.89 - $23,888.89 per month
Total Possible Annual Salary: $166,666.67 - $286,666.67
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhrs.wsu.edu%2Fmanagers%2Frecruitment-toolkit%2Ftotal-compensation%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmolly.hardin%40wsu.edu%7Cf19bd106605240458de308dd2b6b708c%7Cb52be471f7f147b4a8790c799bb53db5%7C0%7C0%7C638714463095954857%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=y91EkStcIL%2Bpgzk36XWod%2F79R6RT19%2FaWCSpBw7KXo4%3D&reserved=0
Required Qualification for all candidates at all ranks:
• Earned Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related discipline.
PreferredQualifications for all candidates at all ranks:
• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An internationally recognized and respected research program, including academic journal publications and external funding.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams; and
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels.
Additional Required Qualification for Associate Professor rank:
• An academic record and work experience sufficient to be granted tenure and the academic rank of Associate Professor in the School of Economic Sciences at WSU. The rank of Associate Professor requires an established research program that identifies the individual as a significant, independent contributor to his or her field with the potential for national distinction. Evidence includes (but is not limited to) refereed publications, citations, externally funded grants, the presentation of papers at professional meetings, and the evaluation of the candidate's standing in the profession by at least four external referees.
Additional Required Qualification for Professor rank:
• An academic record and work experience sufficient to be granted tenure and the academic rank of Full Professor in the School of Economic Sciences at WSU. The rank of Full Professor requires a national reputation in the faculty member's primary research area. Evidence of a national reputation includes (but is not limited to) distinction for the quality of his or her contribution to the discipline, especially in refereed publications, citations, funded research, invitations to present papers, and the evaluation of the candidate's standing in the profession by at least four external referees.
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About Department/College/Area/ Campus - http://ses.wsu.edu/
Area/College: http://cahnrs.wsu.edu/ (CAHNRS)
Department Name: School of Economic Sciences (SES)
Location: Pullman, WA
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online via https://hrs.wsu.edu/jobs/. Screening of application materials begins February 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications must include the following materials:
1) A detailed letter of application addressing the required and desired qualifications;
2) A current curriculum vitae; and
3) Three written examples of your research.
External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/156962755. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full time
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