Harte Research Institute Endowed Chair Position in Economics

Job Title

Harte Research Institute Endowed Chair Position in Economics

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Harte Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Harte Research Institute (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for the position of Endowed Chair for Economics.

HRI is a marine research institute emphasizing interdisciplinary research and stakeholder engagement. We seek an economist with a distinguished record of research relevant to issues facing coastal and marine environments, economies, and communities to serve as the Endowed Chair for Economics, or such title commensurate with experience. Candidates at any career stage are welcome to apply.

Candidates should have a strong record of conducting research and stakeholder engagement supporting policy or management recommendations. The successful candidate will have a nationally recognized research program on issues relevant to the greater Gulf area. This includes a history of publications in peer-reviewed journals. The ideal candidate will show the ability to obtain and manage grants. We are particularly interested in candidates who can collaborate with other HRI experts on a broad scope of projects. As HRI has programs in Cuba and Mexico, international experience is valued. Mentoring graduate students and early career professionals is important to our mission and is encouraged. The position is tenure-eligible for candidates with strong academic backgrounds who desire tenure.

Harte Research Institute

Twenty-five years ago, Ed Harte founded a research institute with the vision of scientific, legal, social, and economic research coming together to “Make a Difference” in the Gulf. The Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a leading coastal and marine research institute dedicated to advancing the long-term sustainable use and conservation of the world’s ninth-largest body of water. HRI integrates outstanding scientific research with public policy and provides international leadership in generating and disseminating knowledge about the Gulf ecosystem and its critical role in North American economies. It is a practice unique among marine research institutes – addressing large-scale problems by collaborating across specialty research areas to reach solutions that link people and the environment.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic & Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly-rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, in the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Economics or related field

• A record of achievement in scholarship

• An established program in the field of Economics with ongoing applied and basic research that is relevant to issues in the Gulf

• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration in support of decision making

• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals

• Experience in grant management

• Any faculty appointment will be based on related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A nationally recognized research program

• Experience in mentoring early career professionals or graduate students

• Interest in working with partners in Mexico and Cuba

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers

All the following documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position:

1. A letter of application addressing the qualifications listed.

2. A statement describing: a) research experience and vision, b) philosophy of and experience in engagement aimed at solving environmental problems, and c) fit with the HRI model and HRI colleagues.

3. A curriculum vitae. List products chronologically by type (i.e., peer-reviewed articles, books, chapters, non-reviewed products) with complete citations. For research funding please identify the following: Your Role (PI/Co-PI/Project Director), Project Title, Funder, Start & End Dates, Total Amount ($), and Your Portion ($).

4. A list of at least three professional references, including name, title, address, telephone number, and email address.

The job posting will remain open until a finalist is selected. Review of applications will begin March 31, 2025.

Note: Any faculty appointment will be based on related experience. Academic rank descriptors are outlined in 12.01.99.C0.01: Academic Rank Descriptors for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.