Assistant Professor of Instruction - Department of Agricultural Sciences at InsideHigherEd

Position Title:Assistant Professor of Instruction - Department of Agricultural SciencesJob Posting Number:2026073NTLJob Location:San MarcosCollege/Division:College of Science and EngineeringDepartment/School:Department of Agricultural SciencesPosition Description :The Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction with a broad teaching portfolio across sub-disciplines within agricultural sciences. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels and participate in departmental service.This “generalist” role means that the faculty member may teach courses in multiple areas such as agribusiness, ag. mech/ag education, animal science, and plant /soil science style classes. The ideal person is flexible, enjoys teaching a range of topics, and is willing to contribute to a growing and evolving department.Required Qualifications:PhD in Agricultural Sciences or a closely related discipline.Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in at least two of the following areas: a) agribusiness, b) ag. mech/ag education, c) animal science, and d) plant /soil science.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Demonstrates a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring, including welcoming teaching practices.Preferred Qualifications:Experience teaching at the undergraduate level across multiple sub-disciplines.Evidence of curriculum development or program coordination.Ability to supervise or participate in graduate student instruction or mentoring.Familiarity with current trends in agriculture (e.g., sustainability, ag tech, integrated systems).Experience working collaboratively across disciplines or with outreach/extension components.Application Procedures:Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55189.To ensure full consideration, please submit the materials before December 15, 2025:A cover letter that clearly addresses each of the required and preferred qualifications. Failure to provide the requested information in the cover letter may make the application incomplete. Please note that the incumbent needs to have the ability to teach courses across agriculture subdisciplines.Current curriculum vitaeUnofficial transcripts (all in one document)Statement of teaching philosophyStatement of professional and institutional services intersects (in the additional document section)The names and contact information (email, mailing address, telephone) of the three (3) professional references in the Reference Letter section of the application.Type of Position:Full-TimeProposed Start Date:01/16/2026Posting Date:12/04/2025Review Date :12/15/2025Open Until Filled?:YesLegal Notices:Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.Reasonable Accommodation:If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.Record Checks and Verifications:Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.Eligibility for Employment:In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.Why Work at Texas State?:Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.Quick Link:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55189