Job Description

Requisition: 202500003F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: School of Agricultural Sciences

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Nine-month appointment with the opportunity for summer employment available. This is a 75% teaching and 25% research appointment with service activities required for promotion, merit pay increases and tenure. Primary teaching and research responsibilities will be in the discipline of Animal Science with possible courses in Animal Behavior, Animal Care & Welfare, Meat Science, Nutrition, Livestock Evaluation, Sheep and Goat Management and Livestock Production Systems. The successful applicant will contribute to our growing undergraduate and graduate programs.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

Please note: References provided In the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

This is a nine-month position, beginning September 2025 or when a suitable candidate is found.

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

An earned Doctorate in Animal Science or closely related field, from an accredited University. Evidence of actual or potential success in university teaching, research and service. ABD candidates will be considered but must be completed with their degree by the start of the position. 

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Documented experience and ability to teach college level courses in Animal Science, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Must have demonstrated previous and current animal science industry involvement and youth outreach service.

About Sam Houston State University

About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System

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