Job location: Commerce TAMUC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-03-26
Req: R-017984
Job Title

Assistant Professor for Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication - R-017984

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process you have one opportunity to upload documents as a combined PDF.  The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload the file. 

This one combined PDF must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts – If required for the position (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer). 
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Assistant Professor for Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication is a nine-month tenure-track appointment, responsible for developing an Agricultural Communication/Leadership program and initiating and sustaining an externally funded research program.  Summer employment is possible with both teaching and research efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Faculty member/teaching, Research/Scholarly Activity and Service

• Teaching courses in agricultural leadership, education and/or communication.

• Advising undergraduate and graduate students.

• Teaching and developing both face-to-face and online program instruction.

• Supervising graduate student research.

• Serving as a liaison to the agricultural education and communication community, and engaging in professional organizations.

• Building a strong reputation through teaching and outreach with Texas FFA and 4-H related to Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication.

• Communicating and working effectively with undergraduate and graduate students and stakeholder groups.

• Working collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement Ag Leadership/Ag Communication curriculum.

• Instructional duties may include teaching during the day, evening, or on Saturday

• Developing, designing, and updating curriculum

• Providing service to the college, university and the profession

• Continual learning to stay current with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.

• Recruit students for Agricultural Communications and Leadership and for CASNR.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required: Terminal degree and experience in Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Education, Educational Leadership and/or Agricultural Communication, Youth Development, Communications, or closely related field from an accredited institution.  

Note: Applicants who are “All but Dissertation” may be considered as a non-tenure track faculty Instructor position until completion of the doctoral degree.  

Preferred: Higher education teaching and advising experience.  Evidence of effective interaction with students, faculty, administration and community.  Have a background that will develop an Agricultural Communications curriculum and program. 

Ability to:   Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students, as well as people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends as needed. Ability to travel.

Licensing/Professional Certifications:  Valid Driver’s license.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

Graduate Assistants.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Texas A&M University-Commerce is committed to promotion of diversity and thus the all employees are expected to facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The University has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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.

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