Assistant Dean for Economic Development

We are seeking an Assistant Dean for Economic Development in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University. This position will work closely with college leadership and hold an academic appointment in either the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business or the Department of Extension Economics. 

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities 

Assists the Dean in planning, development, administration, and structuring the role of the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences (ACES) in rural and economic development of New Mexico and agribusiness and natural resources in urban, rural and borderlands; as well as in developing and overseeing economic analyses for the College. Incumbent will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and providing fundamental economic analysis, research, and planning information to support decision making for the ACES College, including selected coordination of programs and projects with the Agricultural Experiment Station (AES), Cooperative Extension Service (CES), Academics, budgeting affairs, accreditation, enrollment management, research and extension statistics and projections.

Education 
A PhD in agricultural and resource economics, economics, or a closely related discipline.

Experience
Five or more years of experience in academia/strong research and/or extension record demonstrated by publications in prestigious venues, and development of research and/or extension programs. Tenured or tenurable at the rank of associate or full professor in either the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business or the Department of Extension Economics. Familiarity with the Southwest. Some administrative experience in higher education.