Assistant Professor of Agricultural Sciences (Agribusiness)
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Agricultural Sciences (Agribusiness)

Requisition:

202400016F

Rank:

Assistant Professor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type:

Full-Time Tenure Track

College:

College of Science & Engineering Technology

Department:

School of Agricultural Sciences

Open Date:

02/09/2024

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38090

Contact Name:

Dr. Art Wolfskill

Title:

Search Committee Chair
School of Agricultural Sciences
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2088
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2088

Contact Phone:

936 294-1226

Contact Email:

wolfskill@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

Serve as faculty member in the Agribusiness discipline. Seventy-five percent teaching, twenty-five percent research appointment with service activities required for promotion, merit pay increases, and tenure. Primary teaching and research responsibilities will be in the discipline of Agribusiness with an emphasis in management, sales, and policy. Teaching of some graduate and online courses is expected. In addition, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will advise undergraduate and graduate students, participate in outreach conferences and activities, and work closely with the agricultural community and industry stakeholders.

Nine months (additional summer teaching salary highly probable).

Educational Requirements for the Position:

An earned Doctorate in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or closely related field is required. Evidence of actual or potential success in teaching, research, service, and professionalism is expected. ABD candidates will be considered with evidence of successful completion by the start date.

Experience Required for the Position:

Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language are required. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Special Instructions Summary:

3 letters of recommendation will need to be sent directly from the references to the Search Chair:
Dr. Art Wolfskill - wolfskill@shsu.edu

Applications must be complete no later than 9:00 AM CST, March 25, 2024 to be considered. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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