Assistant Professor of Agricultural Sciences
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Posting DetailsCome and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.Position Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.Position Title Assistant Professor of Agricultural Sciences Requisition 202500017F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experiencePosition CategoryPosition Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Science & Engineering Technology Department School of Agricultural Sciences Open Date 03/10/2025 Quicklink Refer Applicants To Contact Name Dr. Art Wolfskill, Search Committee Chair Title School of Agricultural SciencesSam Houston State UniversityPO Box 2088Huntsville, Texas 77341-2088Contact Phone 936-###-#### Contact Email ...@shsu.eduPosition Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job This is a 75% percent teaching and 25% percent research appointment with service required for promotion, merit pay increases and tenure. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the discipline of Agricultural Engineering Technology and Agricultural Education. Emphasis areas could include: Ag Teacher Education, Metal Fabrication, Construction and Maintenance, Electric Power and Control, Power and Machinery, Structures and Environmental Control, Hydraulics and Electronics, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering courses and Agricultural Safety. In addition, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will supervise student teachers, advise undergraduate and graduate students, serve on appropriate departmental, college and university committees, participate in outreach conferences and activities and work closely with the agricultural community and industry stakeholders.This is a nine month appointment. Opportunity for summer employment available.Educational Requirements for the Position An earned Doctorate in Agricultural Engineering Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Systems Management or a closely related field. (ABD) candidates may be considered.Experience Required for the Position Evidence of actual or potential success in teaching, research, and service is also expected. Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language are required. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration.Preferred Job Qualifications:Employment at a post-secondary institution and experience teaching AGET/AGED related courses, experience with distance education technology, teaching strategies, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) Leadership experience with AGET/AGED-type programs and student organizations.History of graduate student mentoring and hands-on experience with statistical analysis of research data. Success in the development of a highly productive scholarly agenda, including publications in refereed journals, success in obtaining funding to support sustainable research projects and success in providing professional development workshops to stakeholder groups (i.e. agricultural science teachers, industry groups, etc.)Three years of teaching experience in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the secondary education level and/or three years of industry experience related to the AGET/AGED curriculum.Other Requirements for the PositionSpecial Instructions Summary The School of Agricultural Sciences has 25 full and part-time faculty, approximately 992 majors, and offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in 6 emphasis areas along with the Masters of Agricultural Sciences and an online Master of Agriculture in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Environment (SAFE) degrees. The William R. Harrell Agricultural Engineering Technology Center houses a classroom and multi-purpose laboratories utilized in theory-based lectures, experiential learning activities, and applied research. The School of Agricultural Sciences also maintains the Agriculture Center, home to the Indoor Arena, Equine Lab, state-of-the-art greenhouses at the 1,740-acre Gibbs Ranch.Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.Open Until Filled YesEEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report