Assistant/Associate Professor of Agriculture – Environmental Science

West Texas A&M University, a member of The Texas A&M University System, invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Agriculture – Environmental Science. This is an 11-month, tenure-track position that reports to the Head of the Department of Agricultural Sciences. WTAMU seeks an innovative and dynamic educator and scientist to build a nationally recognized teaching and research program in environmental science that complements existing programs in agriculture, including plant and soil sciences, animal science, and feedlot management. The position will focus on agricultural systems management to enhance environmental quality and is expected to be an integral part of the WTAMU Beef Cattle Feedlot Program, addressing strategies to mitigate gaseous emissions from waste management and participating in other existing research on integrated crop-livestock systems. WTAMU is a four-year academic institution with approximately 9,000 students serving the Texas Panhandle and beyond. The region is noted as one of the largest cattle-feeding areas in the world and has significant dairy production and integrated crop-livestock agriculture. The Department of Agricultural Sciences has approximately 1,200 students and offers B.S., M.S., M. Ag., and Ph.D. degrees.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of expertise, using face-to-face and/or online formats.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Actively participate in departmental, university, scientific community, and industry service activities.
• Develop strong relationships with relevant academic, government, and agricultural industry partners in the region/state.
• Build a dynamic research program that will attract extramural and contract funding, with targeted areas of research that may include animal waste management, mitigation of agricultural emissions from crop and livestock production systems, nutrient management, soil/water/air quality monitoring, or other related disciplines.
• Work collaboratively with WTAMU faculty, other agencies and universities, and constituents in the agricultural industry to support regional teaching, research, and service needs.

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, or a closely related field with an emphasis on animal waste management or environmental (soil, water, air) quality monitoring in livestock and crop production systems.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service. Commitment to an interdisciplinary approach in educational programs and research.
• Experience with modern technologies for measuring and monitoring air, soil, and water quality in agricultural systems
• Academic or industry experience beyond the Ph.D. is preferred.
• Desire and ability to establish working relationships with external constituents in the allied agricultural industries.
• Leadership skills, effective interpersonal communication, self-motivation, and the ability to thrive in a student-centered environment are essential qualities.  

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must provide a letter of interest that includes teaching/research vision, curriculum vitae, three professional references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate). Apply at https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WTAMU_External .  Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Tanner Judd

Department: Agricultural Sciences

Phone: 806-651-3580

Email:tjudd@wtamu.edu

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.