Job Title

Associate Professor or Professor & Associate Dean

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

College Of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Associate Professor or Professor & Associate Dean oversees and provides leadership and support for the academic unit of the College. The individual will work closely with the Department Head and also assist the Dean with academic-related matters including promotion and tenure decisions, and is responsible for quality assurance of administrative matters handled by the office. The ideal candidate should be at minimum an Associate Professor (preferably Full Professor) and tenure eligible upon arrival.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies, in consultation with the Dean, for allocation of resources, management, and support structures to implement the College's action plan and enforce policies for education and resulting improvements in metrics for student admission, retention, graduation, and career development including experiential learning. Curriculum expansion, new delivery modalities, and enrollment growth for both undergraduate and graduate programs are immediate priorities. Makes recommendations to the Dean on all academic matters especially faculty recruitment, retention, compensation, and promotion and tenure. Represents the College at various committee meetings and functions; supervises administrative and support staff and leads the establishment of faculty committees in areas including recruitment, retention, scholarships, and development. Maintains currency and compliance with guidelines for all functioning committees. Promotes faculty governance and student-centeredness.

• Manages the administration of funds and procedures relating to the academic mission of the College's financial operations, including reporting and policy implementation. Ensures that administrative matters are carried out effectively and efficiently. Collects various data and assembles information concerning enrollment trends and other key metrics which can be used to inform better decisions. Promotes the image and brand of the College to alumni, donors, and other stakeholders. Develops funding opportunities for faculty, administration, and staff, and coordinates accreditation studies and activities. In collaboration with other mission area leaders (research and extension, respectively), coordinates research and outreach efforts to include grant/proposal submissions and compliance. Monitors and mentor’s tenure-track faculty on all aspects of the promotion/tenure process.

• Provide training to faculty, administration, and staff. Monitors semester course offerings in terms of faculty assignment, enrollment numbers, number of offerings, time of offerings, and size of classes. Oversees and assists with the coordination of curriculum/degree plans for the College of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources to ensure currency and degree relevancy. Coordinates and actively participates in student recruitment and retention programs to ensure successful enrollment targets. Receives, reviews, investigates and resolves faculty and student complaints. Develops and maintains a public information and support system for and among alumni of the College. If time and interest permit, teach undergraduate level courses in the College. Works effectively with the Executive Associate Director of Research, and with the Executive Associate Director of Extension to facilitate student success and mission integration.

• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctorate Degree in an area represented in the College.

• 8 years of relevant experience.

• A strong record of research and teaching excellence that would qualify for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor and tenure eligible upon hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pedagogy, research, and the land grant missions.

• Knowledge of information technology apps, and online, digital tools and platforms.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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