Assistant/Associate Professor (Plant & Soil Sciences)

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University invites applications for the nine-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Plant and Soil Sciences. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program addressing agricultural productivity, environmental resilience, and food security in Texas and beyond.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, recruiting into programs, and publishing results. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant & Soil Sciences or closely related field.
• 1–2 years of teaching experience at undergrad and grad levels.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Plant & Soil Sciences and related programs.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and collaborate with student organizations.
• Assist recruitment into undergraduate agriculture and graduate programs.
• Apply current technologies to research soil fertility and nutrient management.
• Publish results in refereed journals.
• Seek externally funded grants and contracts for research.
• Engage in service activities with colleagues and professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Teaching

Scholarship

External funding

Education

Ph.D. in Plant & Soil Sciences or closely related fields

Job description

Job TitleAssistant/Associate Professor (Plant & Soil Sciences) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeFaculty

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Prairie View A&M University, a member of The Texas A&M University System, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences.

This is a nine-month tenure-track position that reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR). The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative, externally funded research program in plant and soil sciences that addresses critical challenges affecting agricultural productivity, environmental resilience, and food security in Texas and beyond. Preference will be given to candidates whose work complements existing strengths in the plant, soil, and environmental sciences, as well as the natural resources research areas within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Plant and Soil Sciences, and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and work with student organizations.
• Assist with the recruitment of students into the undergraduate agriculture degree program and the graduate program in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.
• Capitalize on current and emerging technologies to conduct research in areas such as soil fertility and sustainable nutrient management in forage systems, the physiological, genetic, molecular, or developmental mechanisms that influence plant productivity, quality, and adaptation, and physical, chemical, and biological processes that influence soil health and long-term agricultural productivity.
• Publish results of this research in refereed journals.
• Seek and acquire externally funded grants and contracts for relevant research projects.
• Engage in service activities and professional developments with colleagues, the department, college, university, community, and professional organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Plant & Soil Sciences, Agronomy, Natural Resources, and/or Environmental Sciences or closely related fields.
• Candidates must have at least 1-2 years of experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills for various audiences.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
• Potential for obtaining external funding.
• Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline.

Background Check Requirements

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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