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Assistant/Associate Professor - Agricultural Education

Position Number: 6778835
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Other

Assistant/Associate Professor - Agricultural Education

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Agricultural Education and Communications in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Agricultural Education position to begin September 01, 2026 (negotiable).

Position Description
The Department of Agricultural Education and Communications in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Agricultural Education position to begin September 01, 2026 (negotiable).

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, you will be expected to: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in agricultural education, supervise student teachers, conduct scholarly research and obtain grant funding within agricultural education, engage with agricultural youth organizations at the area, state, and national level, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and serve on department and college level committees.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Agricultural Education, or related area with a focus in teacher preparation. Advanced ABDs with completion by the first day of employment will be considered.
Holds or has held a teaching certification/license.
A record of research and publication in an area applicable to Agricultural Education.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

A record of outreach and engagement with agricultural youth organizations, agricultural education teachers, and/or alumni.
A record of conducting a focused research and scholarly activity program of national scope with a focus on agricultural education.
Candidates should have three years of experience as a secondary agricultural education teacher.
The ability to teach agricultural systems management/mechanics.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Transcripts
List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. John Rayfield, Search Committee Chair at John.Rayfield@ttu.edu.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran