School of Agricultural Sciences
The Position: Assistant Professor, Agricultural Engineering Technology, tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning Fall Semester, September 1, 2022. Opportunity for summer employment available.
Requisition number: 202100143F
Qualifications: An earned doctorate 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, research, and service is also expected. Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language are required. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration. All but dissertation candidates may be considered.
Responsibilities: This is a 75% percent teaching and 25% percent research appointment with service required for promotion, merit pay increases, and tenure. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the discipline of Agricultural Engineering Technology. Emphasis areas could include: metal fabrication; construction and maintenance; electric power and control; alternative energy; power and machinery; structures and environmental control; hydraulics and electronics; soil and water conservation engineering; agricultural systems management; and agricultural safety. In addition, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will advise undergraduate and graduate students, assist in the management of the William R. Harrell Agricultural Engineering Technology Center, serve on appropriate departmental, college and university committees, participate in outreach conferences and activities, and work closely with the agricultural community and industry stakeholders.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The School: The School of Agricultural Sciences has 25 full and part-time faculty, approximately 992 majors, and offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in 6 emphasis areas along with the Masters of Agricultural Sciences and an online Master of Agriculture in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Environment (SAFE) degrees. The William R. Harrell Agricultural Engineering Technology Center houses a classroom and multi-purpose laboratories utilized in theory-based lectures, experiential learning activities, and applied research. The School of Agricultural Sciences also maintains the Agriculture Center, home to the Indoor Arena, Meats Lab, Equine Lab, a state-of-the-art greenhouses, and the 1,740-acre Gibbs Ranch.
Procedure: Electronically submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and State of Texas employment application at https://shsu.peopleadmin.com. Send official transcripts for all university work and documents detailing the candidate’s philosophy of teaching, research, and service directly to the search committee chair. Three letters of recommendation should be sent by references directly to the search committee chair.
Dr. P. Ryan Saucier, Search Committee Chair
Department of Agricultural Sciences
Sam Houston State University
Phone: 936-294-4883
Box 2088 Fax: 936-294-3660
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2088
Email: ryansaucier@shsu.edu
Closing Date: Review of materials will begin on December 1, 2021, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace.
1019 Bowers Blvd. Pirkle 440C, Huntsville, TX 77341-2088
Phone: 936-294-1215 Fax: 936-294-1232
The Position: Assistant Professor, Agricultural Engineering Technology, tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning Fall Semester, September 1, 2022. Opportunity for summer employment available.
Requisition number: 202100143F
Qualifications: An earned doctorate 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, research, and service is also expected. Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language are required. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration. All but dissertation candidates may be considered.
Responsibilities: This is a 75% percent teaching and 25% percent research appointment with service required for promotion, merit pay increases, and tenure. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the discipline of Agricultural Engineering Technology. Emphasis areas could include: metal fabrication; construction and maintenance; electric power and control; alternative energy; power and machinery; structures and environmental control; hydraulics and electronics; soil and water conservation engineering; agricultural systems management; and agricultural safety. In addition, as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will advise undergraduate and graduate students, assist in the management of the William R. Harrell Agricultural Engineering Technology Center, serve on appropriate departmental, college and university committees, participate in outreach conferences and activities, and work closely with the agricultural community and industry stakeholders.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The School: The School of Agricultural Sciences has 25 full and part-time faculty, approximately 992 majors, and offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in 6 emphasis areas along with the Masters of Agricultural Sciences and an online Master of Agriculture in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Environment (SAFE) degrees. The William R. Harrell Agricultural Engineering Technology Center houses a classroom and multi-purpose laboratories utilized in theory-based lectures, experiential learning activities, and applied research. The School of Agricultural Sciences also maintains the Agriculture Center, home to the Indoor Arena, Meats Lab, Equine Lab, a state-of-the-art greenhouses, and the 1,740-acre Gibbs Ranch.
Procedure: Electronically submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and State of Texas employment application at https://shsu.peopleadmin.com. Send official transcripts for all university work and documents detailing the candidate’s philosophy of teaching, research, and service directly to the search committee chair. Three letters of recommendation should be sent by references directly to the search committee chair.
Dr. P. Ryan Saucier, Search Committee Chair
Department of Agricultural Sciences
Sam Houston State University
Phone: 936-294-4883
Box 2088 Fax: 936-294-3660
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2088
Email: ryansaucier@shsu.edu
Closing Date: Review of materials will begin on December 1, 2021, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace.
1019 Bowers Blvd. Pirkle 440C, Huntsville, TX 77341-2088
Phone: 936-294-1215 Fax: 936-294-1232
