Tenured: Professor and Department Head of Soil and Crop Sciences

Texas A&M University•College Station, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University is seeking applications for a full-time, tenured Professor and Head of the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. The expected start date is September 1, 2027, but is negotiable. This 9-month tenured position includes a majority administrative appointment with a 25% research appointment. The position comes with an administrative stipend equivalent to two months of summer salary, thus making this an 11-month appointment while the individual serves as Department Head. The research appointment is negotiable and can be fulfilled through a collaborative effort within the department, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, or other institutional researchers. If desired, a teaching appointment is also negotiable. The role offers competitive university benefits, and additional support of a postdoctoral scientist available upon establishing a Hatch project. The administrative stipend will remain in effect for the individual’s tenure as Department Head. The Professor and Head will serve as the department's chief administrative officer, acting as an advocate for the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences and the scientific disciplines it represents (Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Soil Science, and Turfgrass Science). Reporting to the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station, the Head will provide departmental mentorship, as well as leadership and support for various faculty initiatives. This role also includes overseeing Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service programs within the department.

Requirements

Doctorate in Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Breeding, Turfgrass, or a related field
A record of distinction in research, teaching, and service that would qualify them for tenure at a tier 1 research institution
Demonstrated experience in academic administration
Experience in a land grant institution
Visionary leadership characterized by transparency, strategic thinking, and innovation
Strong commitment to the teaching, research, and extension components of the Land Grant Mission
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with faculty, staff, and students
Ability to effectively advocate for their best interests to university administrators, state and federal agencies, industry partners, stakeholders, and the public

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a dynamic and highly productive research program that is nationally and internationally recognized

Responsibilities

Maintaining, enhancing and expanding undergraduate and graduate education
Expanding the department's impact through research supported by grants, philanthropic partnerships, and federally appropriated programs
Fostering collegiality, a positive departmental culture, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Advancing extension and outreach programs
Providing mentorship to faculty, staff, and students for career advancement
Strengthening relationships with stakeholders
Promoting the communication of science-based findings to inform public policy and private sector decision-making
Serving as the department's chief administrative officer
Acting as an advocate for the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences and the scientific disciplines it represents (Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Soil Science, and Turfgrass Science)
Providing departmental mentorship
Providing leadership and support for various faculty initiatives
Overseeing Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service programs within the department