Byler Endowed Chair of Agricultural Sciences/Professor of Practice

Sam Houston State University • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. This role involves identifying and developing industry relations and strategic partnerships. The Endowed Chair will work with school and college leadership and external partners to design and provide collaborative industry initiatives, internship programs and financial support. In addition, the Endowed Chair will collaborate with university partners to develop and execute fundraising strategies, as well as cultivate and steward alumni and donors. Typical teaching load will be a minimum of 3 credit hours per semester. Responsibilities include a contribution to impactful research and service to benefit the school and college, alumni, donors and the agricultural industry stakeholders.

Requirements

• Significant leadership experience in the agriculture industry is required.
• Master of Science or earned Doctorate (ABD candidates may be considered).
• A degree in Agriculture: Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Plant & Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering Technology, or closely related agriculture fields from an accredited University is required.
• Candidates should have established leadership standing within the Texas agricultural industry.
• Candidates should have built a reputation for having a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Texas agriculture industry.
• Submit a letter of interest and curriculum vita/resume by uploading these documents into the application portal.
• Official transcripts for all University work should be sent directly to the search committee chair
• Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience working with senior leadership, collaborating with industry stakeholders and establishing donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing industry relations and strategic partnerships.
• Work with school and college leadership and external partners to design and provide collaborative industry initiatives, internship programs and financial support.
• Collaborate with university partners to develop and execute fundraising strategies, as well as cultivate and steward alumni and donors.
• Typical teaching load will be a minimum of 3 credit hours per semester.
• Contribution to impactful research and service to benefit the school and college, alumni, donors and the agricultural industry stakeholders.

Benefits

• SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance.
• SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees