Assistant Professor in Agricultural Education

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Assistant Professor in Agricultural Education

Alpine

Animal Science

09/23/2021

Yes

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Doctorate in Agricultural Education or closely related field. Doctoral candidates who are near completion will be considered. Applicants must have at least three (3) years teaching experience in secondary agriculture. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and possess excellent communication skills; be technically current; be an enthusiastic team player who is willing to work in a multidisciplinary program; and have demonstrated skills in leadership.

Preference will be given to candidates that are qualified to teach either General Education courses or Agricultural Mechanics courses.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural Education (100% teaching). Tenure-track, 9-month appointment with summer teaching available.

Candidate will be expected to oversee the undergraduate agriculture teacher preparation program.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in core Agricultural Education curriculum, as well as courses contributing to the online Master of Ag program in the department. Additional teaching duties in General Education or Agricultural Mechanics with 1-2 courses per semester.

In addition, candidates will be expected to supervise student teachers, attend college (ALPS) recruiting events, be engaged with Texas Ag Ed, oversee student organizations, and facilitate FFA events on campus.

Additional responsibilities include participation in and helping conduct departmental sponsored events; participation in faculty governance and service activities at the departmental, college and university levels; and engagement in scholarly activity. Such activities are broadly defined and may include the scholarship of teaching, research, or similar activities.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

This position is security sensitive.

The College of Agriculture, Life, and Physical Sciences serves students that will be the next leaders in the diverse and dynamic STEM fields. Students in ALPS are interested in pursuing careers in Agriculture including agricultural business, agricultural education, and the ranching industry; Animal Science including the production and care of domestic livestock and horses, the science and safety of meat and food production, and veterinary medicine; Biology including field and lab biological sciences, pre-health disciplines and science teacher certification; Chemistry including inorganic, organic, biochemistry, and analytical; Computer Science including the fields of devices, cybersecurity, gaming and digital art; Geology including field geology, hydrology, and GIS; Mathematics including general math applications and teacher certification; Natural Resource Management including management and conservation of rangelands and wildlife; Industrial Technology including manufacturing, construction, and supply chain management; and Nursing.

Undergraduate degree options in the College of Agricultural Sciences include 2 majors with 8 baccalaureate concentrations: Agricultural Education, Agricultural-Business, Animal Science-Production or Science focus, Conservation Biology, Pre-veterinary Medicine, Sustainable Ranch Management, and Wildlife and Range Management. Graduate degree options include Range and Wildlife Management, and Animal Science. (http://www.sulross.edu).

For more information on the College of Agriculture, Life, and Physical Sciences, visit: https://www.sulross.edu/catalog/college-of-agriculture-life-and-physical-sciences

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It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [email protected]

Sul Ross State University, located in Alpine, Texas (www.alpinetexas.com), is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students on campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park, are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine. More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings through our website (http://www.sulross.edu).
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