- Agency
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
- Job Category
- Faculty Appointments
- Salary
- DOE
- Start Date
- 09/01/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 03/01/2023
- Website
- https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33484
- Description
- The School of Agricultural Sciences at Sam Houston State University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Wildlife Management, Animal Science, or Range Management. An earned doctorate from an accredited University in the aforementioned fields or a closely-related field is required. The tenure-track, nine-month appointment begins September 2023 or when a suitable candidate is found. This is a 75% teaching and 25% research appointment with service activities required for promotion, merit pay increases, and tenure. Primary teaching and research responsibilities will be in the discipline of Animal Science with an emphasis in intensive management systems of wildlife production. Wildlife production courses include principles of wildlife management, game animal production, habitat and pond management, and upland game bird and waterfowl management. Teaching responsibilities may also include other animal science or related courses as needed. Ability to teach traditional and online courses is expected. The successful applicant will contribute to our growing undergraduate research program and competitive teams. Evidence of actual or potential success in university teaching, research, and service is expected. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration. To apply visit: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33484 or contact search committee chair, Dr. Stanley F. Kelley, Phone: 936-294-1189, Email: sfkelley@shsu.edu. Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan 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.
- Qualifications
- An earned doctorate in Wildlife Management, Animal Science, Range Management, or closely related field from an accredited University is required. ABD candidates may be considered. Evidence of actual or potential success in teaching, research, and service is expected. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Contact Person
- Dr. Stanley Kelley
- Contact Phone
- 936-294-1189
- Contact eMail
- sfkelley@shsu.edu
