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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice in Agricultural Sciences

202500069F

Assistant Professor of Practice

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College of Science & Engineering Technology

School of Agricultural Sciences

04/30/2025

Dr. Art Wolfskill

School of Agricultural Sciences
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2088
Huntsville, Tx 77341-2088

936.###.####

...@shsu.edu

Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the discipline of Agricultural Engineering Technology and Agricultural Education. Emphasis areas could include: Ag Teacher Education, Metal Fabrication, Construction and Maintenance, Electric Power and Control, Power and Machinery, Structures and Environmental Control, Hydraulics and Electronics, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering courses and Agricultural Safety. In addition, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will supervise student teachers, advise undergraduate and graduate students, serve on appropriate departmental, college and university committees, participate in outreach conferences and activities and work closely with the agricultural community and industry stakeholders. This is a 75% percent teaching and 25% percent service appointment with opportunities for promotion and merit pay increases.

This is a nine month appointment. Opportunity for summer employment available.

An earned Masters in Agricultural Engineering Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Systems Management or a closely related field.

Evidence of actual or potential success in teaching and service is required. The successful applicant will be required to have excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
Employment at a post-secondary institution and experience teaching AGET/AGED related courses, experience with distance education technology, teaching strategies, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) Leadership experience with AGET/AGED-type programs and student organizations.
History of student mentoring, hands-on teaching experience and success in providing professional development workshops to stakeholder groups (i.e. agricultural science teachers, industry groups, etc.)

Three years of teaching experience in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the secondary education level and/or three years of industry experience related to the AGET/AGED curriculum.

Position will begin September 01, 2025

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

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