The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications at Texas A&M University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor (10-month, tenure-track position) in Agricultural Communications and Journalism. Additional information about this position includes:

Position Description — Assistant Professor, 10-month, tenure-track position with responsibilities in teaching, research, and service in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications at Texas A&M University. Duties include teaching agricultural communications and journalism courses in an established program, conducting research in agricultural communications and related areas, and managing outreach and service learning projects.

Major Duties and Responsibilities — The key person will (1) demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship; (2) contribute to the scholarship of the profession through publications in journals and research conferences, and obtain external grants and/or contracts; (3) teach courses in, but not limited to, writing, media production, web design, and/or digital journalism; (4) advise undergraduate and graduate students; and (5) work with agriculturally-related clientele.

Qualifications — Earned doctorate in agricultural communications, journalism, mass communications, agricultural education, or closely-related field. Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in communications and journalism. Strong computer skills using both Windows and Macintosh platforms are required. Candidate should be able to share his/her vision for research, teaching, and service in the land grant university system.

 Salary and Benefits — Competitive with peer universities and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should complete a faculty application online and submit a cover letter, transcripts, curriculum vitae, a list of three references, and vision statement (research interests and educational philosophy) as attachments to the online application. Applicant screening will begin February 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.