Assistant or Associate Professor of Agriculture (Forage Scientist)
Assistant or Associate Professor of Agriculture (Forage Scientist)
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Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor of Agriculture (Forage Scientist)Agency
West Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Agricultural SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Canyon TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Job Summary:
West Texas A&M University a member of The Texas A&M University System invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Agriculture Forage Scientist. This is an 11-month tenure track position that reports to the Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences. WTAMU is seeking an innovative and dynamic educator and scientist to build a nationally recognized teaching and research program in forage science/management that complements existing programs in dryland agriculture range science and soil/environmental science. WTAMU is a four-year academic institution with more than 9000 students serving the Texas Panhandle and beyond. The geographic region is noted for its integrated crop-livestock agriculture and related agri-business. The Department of Agricultural Sciences has over 1100 students and offers B.S. M.S . and Ph.D. degrees.
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise using face-to-face and/or online formats.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Active participation in departmental university scientific community and industry service activities
- Develop strong crop forage and livestock industry relationships in the region/state
- Build a dynamic research program that will attract extramural and contract funding with targeted areas of research that may include integrated dryland forage/livestock systems forage breeding plant physiology management soil health grazing management nutrition water management use of technology or related disciplines.
- Work collaboratively with WTAMU faculty other agencies and universities and constituents in the forage crop and livestock industry to support regional teaching research and service needs.
Necessary Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Agronomy Plant/Soil Science or closely related field with an emphasis in forage use in integrated systems
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching research and service
- Working knowledge and experience in forage science agronomy and production
- Academic or industry experience beyond the Ph.D. is preferred
- Commitment to an interdisciplinary team approach to education and research
- Desire and ability to establish working relationships with external constituents in the forage and livestock industry
- Leadership skills effective interpersonal communication self-motivation and the ability to thrive in a student-centered environment are essential qualities expected
Applicant Instructions:
We require the following:
- Letter of interest or cover letter including teaching/research vision
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
- Three professional references
Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Please use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents please contact WTAMU Human Resources at .
Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans additional health and lifestyle programs and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits
For additional questions or information regarding this position please contact:
Search Committee Chair:
Department: Dr. Marty Rhoades
Phone:
Affirmative Action Commitment Statement
West Texas A&M University and the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Agriculture Forage Science position with equal treatment and access for all applicants including affirmative action for women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans.
We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation gender identity or expression and pregnancy) national origin age (40 or older) disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
