Assistant/Associate Professor of Youth Development

Texas A&M University, ALEC

College Station (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC) at Texas A&M University invites applications for two full-time, 9-month Assistant or Associate Professor positions with a focus on Youth Engagement and/or Development. Start date expected August 1, 2027, with a 50% research, 40% teaching, 10% service workload.

Successful candidates will contribute to ALEC programs including AYD Master’s, ALED, AGED, and the ALEC PhD; tenure-track at Assistant rank, or

Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent in Agricultural Education, Agricultural Leadership, Extension Education, Human Development, Agricultural Communications, Community Development, Educational Psychology, Family Studies, Education, Public Health, or other closely related disciplines from an accredited institution obtained by start date.
Evidence of research productivity, including publications and externally funded research, is required for consideration of appointment at the Associate Professor rank.
Strong evidence of research productivity, including publications and potential for externally funded research, is required for consideration of appointment at the Assistant Professor rank.
Evidence of successful teaching is required at both ranks
A range of methodological expertise essential to the success of a scholar, including statistical analysis (specifically the use of R) required at both ranks
Experience working with youth and youth programming, such as a non-profit or classroom/extension program setting required at both ranks.

Responsibilities

Engage in interdisciplinary research with departmental faculty, undergraduate and graduate education, and community-engaged outreach.
Contribute to growth of ALEC programs and degrees, including AYD Master’s, ALED, AGED, and PhD in ALEC.
Carry a 50% research, 40% teaching, 10% service Division of Effort and seek external funding.
Contribute to teaching and mentoring of students at undergraduate and graduate levels.