39655BR

Extended Job Title:

Unit Manager

Position Description:

Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

Requisition ID:

39655BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

Primary responsibility will be to provide technical assistance to TeCSIS-TAWC Program conducting in field research at New Deal Farm and demonstrations in producers’ plots across west Texas. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

• This individual will work with and under the supervision of Dr. Krishna Jagadish at the Texas Tech New Deal Farm supporting research activities.

• Maintain good working relationship with the Unit Farm Manager, Technical Program Manager, and other research personnel with a permanent station at the Plant and Soil Science, New Deal farm facilities.

• Research, sample, and data collection as required for program objectives, working alongside students, post docs and visiting scholars.

• Lead in all field operations related to repairs, maintenance, fertilizer, chemical applications, irrigation, and harvesting.

• Specifically assist in the service, repair, monitoring and maintenance of all irrigation wells, controllers, drip tapes and valves used for irrigation that are utilized by the team’s research personnel.

• Provide field level maintenance and oversight of all research areas through the use, maintenance, and service of 100+ HP tractors (up to 225 HP) and equipment required in tillage, chemical applications, planting, harvesting and routine cleaning of fences, facilities and field acreages.

• Assist in data collection, equipment installation, crop monitoring etc. on New Deal Farm and different producer fields under the Davis College Water Center-TAWC program.

• This position requires the individual to work outside in inclement weather including hot summer days and cold winter days.

• Communicate farm status and conditions to other team members and leadership frequently utilizing weekly and monthly reports, WhatsApp and other technologies.

• Make presentations to management and team members.

• Effectively make and execute plans to ensure that farming operations are completed timely.

Grant Funded?:

Yes

Minimum Hire Rate:

4000.00

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with previous farming experience dealing with equipment, irrigation and sorghum and cotton-based systems preferred.

Department:

Plant and Soil Science

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Senior Other Administrative

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

The PSS Department is a comprehensive academic unit conducting research and offering coursework and programs in several areas of plant and soil sciences. There are 36 full-time faculty members and a student body consisting of approximately 180 undergraduate and 140 graduate students. B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. level degrees are offered in Plant and Soil Science. Additionally, distance education courses and four certificate programs are offered. The department is research-intensive, while fostering strong teaching expectations and commitments. Students in the department are educated to meet the challenge of using soil, water, and plant resources for sustainable production and environmental quality.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is position has a start date of January 1st, 2025; however, the start date can be flexible. Applicants must utilize the Texas Tech University job portal to apply. Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Krishna Jagadish (kjagadish.sv@ttu.edu). Please use “Unit Manager” in the subject line.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

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

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.