Assistant Professor of Agricultural Sciences; Agribusiness

Overview

Rank
Assistant Professor

Contact Name
Dr. Shyam Nair

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Sciences (Agribusiness)

Requisition
F

FLSA Status
Exempt

Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track

College
College of Science & Engineering Technology

Department
School of Agricultural Sciences

Open Date
02/11/2026

Quicklink

Contact Name
Dr. Shyam Nair

Title
Search Committee Chair

Organization
School of Agricultural Sciences
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2088
Huntsville, Texas

Contact Phone

Contact Email
shyam.nair

• Primary teaching and research responsibilities will be in the discipline of Agribusiness with an emphasis in Agricultural Finance (Primary) Agricultural Law and Entrepreneurship (Secondary).
• Teaching of some graduate and online courses is expected.
• As a member of an interdisciplinary team, advise undergraduate and graduate students, participate in outreach conferences and activities, and work closely with the agricultural community and industry stakeholders.
• Serve as faculty member in the Agribusiness discipline. Seventy-five percent teaching, twenty-five percent research appointment with service activities required for promotion, merit pay increases, and tenure.
• Nine months with additional summer teaching salary highly probable.

An earned Doctorate in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or closely related field is required. Evidence of actual or potential success in teaching, research, service, and professionalism is expected. ABD candidates will be considered with evidence of successful completion by the start date.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language are required. Must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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.

Applications must be complete no later than 9:00AM CST, March 25, 2026, to be considered. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Yes

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