Job Title Assistant Professor of Plant Soil and Environmental Sciences - Horticulture Agency West Texas A&M University Department Agricultural Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Canyon, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), a member of The Texas A&M University System invites applications for a tenure track faculty of Plant Soil and Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Horticulture. This is a 9-month position that reports to the Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences. WTAMU is located in Texas Panhandle, one of the largest cattle feeding areas in the world (6 million head annual), and one of the most prolific crop-producing areas in the world, (14 million acers of cultivated crop land), both of which are multi-billion dollars industries. The highest total value crops in the region are wheat, corn, ensilage, hay, sorghum and cotton. The position will focus on the various aspect of horticulture but not limited to; greenhouse/nursery, horticulture crops, landscaping, and retail sales and provide an academic track beyond the current agronomy based program for the recruitment and to increase the enrollment potential for WT at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. WTAMU is a four-year academic institution with more than 9,000 students including more than 1150 students in the department granting Bachelor, Master of Science, and Doctoral degrees. Qualifications + PhD in Plant Soil and Environmental Science, preferably Horticulture, or closely related field + Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service + Experience in horticulture, vegetable production, nursery/greenhouse management, or similar research, specifically within semi-arid environments + Commitment to an interdisciplinary team approach to education and research + Interpersonal skills, and desire to establish working relationships with external constituents in the horticulture/plant and soil science industry + Demonstrated experience in securing external funding and scholarly publication + Excellent written and oral communication skills + A record of leadership and management in horticulture teaching and research Responsibilities + Teach a minimum of 9 hours per long semester. Teaching opportunities may include face-to-face and/or online formats. + Expand current plant and soil science offerings into the area of horticultural science for both undergraduate and graduate education, research and service in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding areas. + Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in all areas of horticulture and related PSES disciplines; + Advise MS and PhD graduate students in various areas of Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences, especially those related to horticulture; + Develop a research program that will lead to solutions for the horticulture industry of the greater High Plains area; + Secure extramural funding for research and scholarly activities; + Present and interpret research findings at conferences, symposia, and workshops; + Publish research findings and syntheses in refereed journals; + Develop collaborative programs with scientists in other agencies, universities, and the horticulture/agriculture industry; + Develop strong industry relationships with horticulture/nursery/landscape/turf/vegetable/etc. professionals in the region/state; and + Foster employment opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students + Other duties as assigned. Applications for the faculty position will be reviewed promptly and accepted until the positions are filled. To be considered, a complete application must include a curriculum vitae, which should list three references and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Finalists will be required to provide unofficial transcripts of all academic work for the review process. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application materials to [email protected]. West Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment. 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. 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.