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Position TitleAssistant Professor of Instruction - Agricultural Sciences

Job Posting Number2025056NTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

College/DivisionCollege of Science and Engineering

Department/SchoolDepartment of Agricultural Sciences

Position Description

TheDepartment of Agricultural Sciences (https://ag.txst.edu/) at Texas State University invites applicants for a position at the Assistant Professor of Instruction level to start in Fall 2025.

We are seeking candidates to teach a variety of diverse agricultural science courses primarily at the undergraduate level and serve at the professional department, college, and university levels. The position is a nine-month non-tenure-line faculty appointment with a potential opportunity of teaching on summer term based on departmental need and student demand.

The selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check and provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. All positions are subject to availability of funding.

Required Qualifications

+ Master’s in agricultural education, agricultural mechanics, agricultural and biosystem engineering, agricultural systems, agricultural systems technology, career & technical education or closely related field;

+ Documented evidence of willingness/experience in teaching a broad and diverse range of undergraduate courses in agricultural sciences including program building for agricultural education, instructional methods for career and technical education, organization & management for laboratory programs, introduction to agricultural engineering, agricultural safety, agricultural structure and environments, metal fabrication, agricultural power and machinery, agricultural electric and mechanical systems, land management and agriculture irrigation technology);

+ Graduate level courses on grant writing, instructional design, methods of technological change, electrical and electronic applications and

+ Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player in a multidisciplinary environment;

+ Demonstrates a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Ph.D. in agricultural education, agricultural engineering, agricultural and biosystem engineering, agricultural systems, agricultural systems technology, career & technical education or closely related field;

+ Familiarity and hands-on practical experience with Texas agriculture (crops, livestock); and

+ Proficiency in emerging areas of agricultural technology and mechanical systems, such as precision farming, sensor technology and instrumentation;

+ Experience with planning and conducting agriculture related career development events and contests.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52478

To ensure full consideration, please submit the materials beforeAugust 1, 2025:

+ Cover letter describing experience and fit with the position

+ Current curriculum vitae

+ Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts

+ Statement of teaching philosophy

+ Statement of professional and institutional services intersects (in the additional document section)

+ The names and contact information (email, mailing address, telephone) of the three (3) professional references in theReference Lettersection of the application.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities list of published peer-reviewed articles and list of authored, funded research proposals, with funding amounts and funding agencies.

Type of PositionFull-Time

Proposed Start Date8/16/2025

Posting Date05/16/2025

Review Date07/01/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52478

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