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Prairie View A&M University

Associate/Full Professor & Department Head

Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas, us, 77446

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Title: Associate/Full Professor & Department Head

Agency: Prairie View A&M University

Department: College Of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Location: Prairie View, Texas

Type: Faculty

Job Description The Department Head provides academic, research, and administrative leadership for the department. The Department Head oversees all aspects of the department's academic programs, personnel, budget, and strategic initiatives while maintaining an active research portfolio. The role is structured with a 50% research expectation, ensuring the Department Head continues to contribute to the university's scholarly mission through externally funded research, publications, and mentoring of graduate students.

Responsibilities Leadership & Administration

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for departmental operations, programs, and initiatives.

Manage the allocation of human, fiscal, and material resources in alignment with college and university priorities.

Ensure compliance with university policies, system regulations, state and federal laws, and accreditation standards.

Represent the department to internal and external stakeholders, including professional organizations, community partners, and funding agencies.

Promote a culture of collaboration and shared governance.

Research & Scholarship

Maintain an active and externally funded research program aligned with the department's mission and disciplinary standards.

Publish regularly in peer-reviewed journals and present research at professional conferences.

Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research, scholarship, and creative activity.

Support and promote research excellence among departmental faculty.

Collaborate across departments and disciplines to advance the college's research enterprise and secure extramural funding.

Enhance the department's national and international visibility through research and scholarly engagement.

Faculty & Staff Oversight

Serve as the lead of the department; all faculty report to the Department Head.

Conduct annual performance evaluations of faculty and staff, ensuring recognition of contributions in teaching, research, and service.

Support faculty in achieving excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Oversee faculty recruitment, hiring, mentoring, promotion, and tenure processes in coordination with college and university policies.

Academic Programs & Student Success

Provide oversight of the department's academic programs, curricula, and student learning outcomes.

Ensure the quality and relevance of academic offerings, including program review and accreditation compliance.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to advance student success, retention, and career readiness.

Partner with the Associate Dean and college leadership to enhance teaching effectiveness and program innovation.

Strategic Planning & Assessment

Implement and advance the College's Strategic Action Plan within the department.

Establish departmental goals, assess outcomes, and report progress.

Support and strengthen departmental contributions to research, outreach, and service.

Budget & Resource Management

Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets in alignment with college and university priorities.

Ensure effective stewardship of fiscal and material resources.

Advocate for departmental needs and secure resources to support academic and research excellence.

Participate in college-wide events and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

Earned doctorate or terminal degree or related discipline.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Record of excellence in teaching and service appropriate for appointment as a Full or Associate Professor with tenure.

Demonstrated administrative leadership experience (e.g., program director, associate chair, chair, or equivalent).

Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading large-scale research projects or centers.

Demonstrated success in mentoring graduate students and junior faculty in research.

Experience in strategic planning, budget management, and personnel administration.

Commitment to faculty governance.

Ability to build partnerships with external stakeholders, agencies, and industry to support research and academic programs.

Job Posting Close Date

Until Filled

Required Attachments Please attach all required documents in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV” or “Cover Letter”. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or “Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents 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 Resources on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu if 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/Veterans/Disability Employer Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Apply To apply, visit the PVAMU Career Site: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Prairie-View-TX/Associate-Full-Professor---Department-Head_R-087889-1?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Education Management

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