Lecturer of Practice in Agricultural Sciences at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas
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Job Description:
Position Title:
Lecturer of Practice in Agricultural Sciences
Requisition:
202400161F
Rank:
Lecturer of Practice
FLSA status:
Exempt
Hiring Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:
College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department:
School of Agricultural Sciences
Open Date:
10/28/2024
Quicklink:
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41219
Contact Name:
Dr. Shyam Nair
Title:
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2088
Huntsville, Tx 77340
Contact Phone:
936.294.1193
Contact Email:
shyam.nair@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:
This is a 60% teaching, and 40% service appointment. This is a one-year position with renewal contingent on funding. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the discipline of Agriculture - Intro to Prof Leadership Skills [AGRI 1131], Plant Science lecture and lab (PLSC 1307 and PLSC 1107), Principles of Agricultural Economics (AGBU 2317) and Animal Science lecture and lab (ANSC 1319 and ANSC 1119). All courses will be taught at the Houston Community College Katy campus.
This position will serve as the point of contact for SHSU HCC Agriculture Academy and assist in recruiting and advising all students in the academy. The selected person will work with SHSU faculty to develop and implement experiential learning activities in urban agriculture for the students in SHSU HCC Agriculture Academy. Additional service duties will include assisting faculty with the LDE and CDE events hosted by SHSU.
Educational Requirements for the Position:
An earned Master or Doctorate degree in an agricultural discipline is required. ABD candidates will be considered.
Experience Required for the Position:
Excellent communication skills and the ability to teach both disciplines are expected. The successful applicant will contribute to our growing undergraduate program, develop a student recruiting and advising plan and be a leader of the SHSU-HCC Agriculture Academy. High School, Community College or University teaching experience is preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position:
Position will begin January 2025. This is a one-year position with renewal contingent on funding.
Open Until Filled:
Yes
EEO Statement:
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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