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Assistant
or Associate Professor of Animal Science - Texas
Institution:
Assistant
or Associate Professor of Animal Science
Posted:
April
8, 2010
Location:
Texas
Position Description:
Not
Provided
Website:
http://employment.angelo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50
Category:
Agriculture/
animal sciences
Employment Level:
Not
Provided
Salary:
Not
Provided
Angelo State University
ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
Department: Agriculture
Salary: Commensurate
Job Summary
The position is a 9-month Tenure Track appointment with entrepreneurial
opportunities for summer teaching salary. The selected person will have the
responsibility of directing the development of a new program and aid in the
design of new teaching facilities once the program is established and
productive.
This position is contingent upon approval by the Coordinating Board.
Duties Teaching responsibilities will include courses in Agriculture
Science and Leadership. The candidate will direct the development of the
program and be responsible for the modifications of the program to position
Angelo State University for producing productive graduates in Agriculture
Science and Leadership. This person will also be expected to be active in
state and national associations, community programs and area high school
events. Therefore, Angelo State University is looking for a dynamic and
enthusiastic person to lead the development of the new program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The selected candidate will have an earned doctorate in the field of Agriculture
Science and Leadership, Agriculture Education or closely related field by
start date. They should have extensive experience teaching at the Junior
College or University level and have extensive knowledge of requirements
for teacher certification in Agriculture Science and Leadership. The
selected candidate should have excellent written and oral communication
skills and have the ability to work with diverse groups. Experience with
distance education and web-based technologies is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements
Qualifications Earned Ph.D in Agriculture Science and Leadership,
Agriculture Education or closely related field.
Candidate should have extensive experience teaching at the Junior College
or University level, and posess excellent written and oral communication
skills.
Required Applicant Documents:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
Other Information:
If three professional letters of reference are not attached at time of
application, please mail to:
Angelo State University
Department of Agriculture
ASU Station #10888
San Angelo, TX 76909
Angelo State University is excited to be developing a newly approved
program in Agricultural Science and Leadership with Teacher Certification.
Angelo State University has a current enrollment over 6,300 students, which
is an increase of approximately 5% over the previous academic year. The
Department of Agriculture Currently has over 300 undergraduate students and
25 graduate students. Degree programs are currently offered in Animal
Science, Animal Business, Agricultural Economics and Natural Resource
Management. Minors offered in Food Science and Range & Wildlife
Management.
The Agriculture Department has recently been identified, by the university,
as one of its programs of distinction. The department has a 6,000 acre
teaching and research ranch, research laboratories and a state of the art,
federally inspected, Food Safety and Product Development Laboratory. The
ranch contains a herd of registered Angus Cattle, registered Rambouillet
sheep, commercial Suffolk sheep, commercial hair sheep, registered Boer
goats, and commercial Angora goats. The ranch is also the location of the
first and longest running Meat Goat Central Performance Test, and it is
recognized for its White-tailed deer herd. The department has an active
Block and Bridle Club and Meat and Food Science Association as well as
competitive Wool and Meats Judging Teams. The department has also committed
itself to reestablishing a Livestock Judging program with a recent hire of
a permanent livestock coach/judging coordinator.
Angelo State University is located in San Angelo, Texas in West-Central
Texas. San Angelo has a population of approximately 100,000 and offers a
small town environment with all the luxuries of a larger city. The economy
is strongly influenced by multiple agricultural industries, which makes it
ideal for teaching agriculture students.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Number: 998620
Job Code: F0040
Posting Number: 0000177
For more information and to apply visit:
http://www.employment.angelo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50676
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