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Sul Ross State University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Production and Agribusiness

Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas, us, 79832


Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Production and AgribusinessLocation:

Alpine

Department:

Agriculture and Industry

Job No:

999286

Posting Date:

07/18/2024

End Date:

Until Filled

Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required QualificationsDoctorate in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Animal Science, or closely related field with a focus on applied livestock production and agribusiness. Candidates should have at least 18 graduate level hours in Agri-Business or Business and at least 18 graduate hours in Animal Science. Ph.D. candidates who are near completion will be considered.

Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and possess excellent communication skills; be technically current; be an enthusiastic team player willing to work in a multidisciplinary program; and have demonstrated skills in leadership.

Preferred QualificationsAn upper-level degree (Masters or Doctorate) in both Animal Science and Agribusiness.

Primary ResponsibilitiesCandidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Agribusiness and livestock production. These teaching opportunities may include courses such as Ag Economics, Ag Marketing, Farm and Ranch Records, Ranch Management, Beef Cattle Production, and Sheep and Goat Production. Additional responsibilities include serving as an advisor for student clubs; 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.

Responsible for personal safety and safety of others; must exercise caution and practice safe work habits at all times. This position is security sensitive.

Application InstructionsSubmit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, research program, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references.

Other InformationTexas Law requires a 60-day waiting period before eligible new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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.

Required Documents

Letter of Intent

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Philosophy

Research Program

Unofficial Transcripts

Contact Information for Three References

Optional Documents

Resume

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