Byler Endowed Chair of Agricultural Sciences / Professor of Practice

Position Title :

Byler Endowed Chair of Agricultural Sciences / Professor of Practice

Requisition : 202500129F

Rank :

Professor 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 : 11 / 07 / 2025

Quicklink :

https : / / shsu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 45197

Contact Name : Dr. Marcy Beverly

Title :

Search Committee Chair

School of Agricultural Science

Sam Houston State University

Box 2088

Huntsville, TX 77341-2088

Contact Phone : 936-294-1222

Contact Email : mmbeverly@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job :

This role involves identifying and developing industry relations and strategic partnerships. The Endowed Chair will work with school and college leadership and external partners to design and provide collaborative industry initiatives, internship programs and financial support. In addition, the Endowed Chair will collaborate with university partners to develop and execute fundraising strategies, as well as cultivate and steward alumni and donors. Typical teaching load will be a minimum of 3 credit hours per semester. Responsibilities include a contribution to impactful research and service to benefit the school and college, alumni, donors and the agricultural industry stakeholders.

Educational Requirements for the Position :

Significant leadership experience in the agriculture industry is required. In addition to that a Master of Science or earned Doctorate (ABD candidates may be considered). A degree in Agriculture : Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Plant & Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering Technology, or closely related agriculture fields from an accredited University is required.

Experience Required for the Position :

Candidates should have established leadership standing within the Texas agricultural industry. Candidates should have built a reputation for having a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Texas agriculture industry. Preferred experience working with senior leadership, collaborating with industry stakeholders and establishing donor relationships.

Special Instructions Summary :

Submit a letter of interest and curriculum vita / resume by uploading these documents into the application portal.

Official transcripts for all University work should be sent directly to the search committee chair

Please note : References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Open Until Filled : Yes

EEO Statement :

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