The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Professor and Head, Department of Plant Pathology & Microbiology (PLPM), Texas A&M University. This tenured position is an administrative, extension, and research assignment. The Head reports to the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station. Initial screening of applicants will begin on February 15, 2023, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and vision to foster an integrated culture for a large, multidisciplinary department
• Provide intellectual and philosophical leadership of faculty, staff, and students for synergistic academic, research, extension, and service programs
• Identify, promote, and reward excellence in teaching, research, and extension programs
• Expected to continue a dynamic and productive, internationally recognized research program (~25-40% effort).
• Manage and coordinate the Department’s human and fiscal resources, including annual budgeting.
• Serve as Departmental liaison to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Represent the Department to state and federal agencies, private organizations, partners and collaborators, and key industry groups
• Provide leadership for the continued acquisition of internal and external resources
• Provide leadership on issues related to plant diseases, microbiology, and bioenvironmental sciences that arise throughout Texas, and in developing research and outreach strategies to address the plant and environmental health needs of diverse clientele and stakeholders
• Represent the department within relevant professional societies and agencies, promoting the overall national/international reputation of departmental programs at Texas A&M University

Required:

• Doctoral degree
• Qualify for academic appointment at the level of Professor at Texas A&M University
• National prominence in plant pathology/microbiology-related research and/or service
• Outstanding leadership and management of multidisciplinary programs
• Demonstrated excellence and leadership in teaching, research, extension, and service
• Outstanding interpersonal and teambuilding skills
• Effective communication with diverse clientele and stakeholders

Desired:

• Prior experience in the Land-Grant University System
• Strong professional credentials, including publications, grants, teaching, extension, or industry experience
• Established academic administrative experience and skills
• Demonstrated activity and support for faculty governance in establishing program priorities and plans
• Ability to create productive partnerships with state and federal agencies, private organizations, and key industry groups
• Evidence of collaboration, integration, and teamwork across disciplines
• Experience with recruitment, development, and retention of diverse faculty and students
• Leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of graduate and undergraduate teaching, research, and extension programs
• Experience with departmental budgets and acquisition of internal and external resources