Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education - Tenure Track

Position Overview

The successful candidate for this position will teach, conduct research, and be active in outreach and engagement related to the preparation of school-based agricultural educators. Included will be teaching classes which lead to certification by the Texas Education Agency and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate level Agricultural Education class. Advisement of undergraduate and graduate level students. Conduct research related to Agricultural Education.  Interact with stakeholders of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communications.

Qualifications

Requirement to be considered for this position include: 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.
Candidates must have three years of experience as a secondary agricultural education teacher.
A record of research and publication in an area applicable to Agricultural Education.

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
Holds or has held a teaching certification/license.
The ability to teach agricultural systems management/mechanics or other agricultural discipline related to secondary agricultural education.
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.

Preferred Level of Education

PhD or EdD in Agricultural Education or related discipline.  ABD will be considered if completed by start date.

Compensation/Salary

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.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents in your application.
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Transcripts
List of References

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. David Lawver. david.lawver@ttu.edu

Application deadline: April 21, 2025

About Texas Tech University

The Department of Agricultural Education and Communications (http://www.aged.ttu.edu) is one of seven departments within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University. The department is housed in an independent facility on the main campus in Lubbock, Texas. There are 16 faculty members in the department, all of whom contribute to the teaching, research, and service mission of the university. The department currently has approximately 300 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students. Faculty members within the department specialize in one of three disciplinary areas: Teacher Education, Agricultural Communications, and Agricultural Leadership. Master’s degrees are available in Agricultural Education and Agricultural Communications. A departmental Ph.D. program allows students to focus on any of the three areas, and online Ed.D. program allows for continuing education of place-bound, mid-career professionals. In addition, graduate certificates are available in Agricultural Leadership and Agricultural Communications.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.