Chair, Department of Agricultural Sciences

Job Posting Number: 2027034

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The Chair of the Department of Agricultural Sciences is responsible for academic leadership in the department in its efforts to recruit, retain and evaluate and distinguished faculty and promote their professional development. They will support high-quality instructional programs,oversee curriculum and degree programs, guide the department in recruiting and retaining students, increase and support scholarly and grant activity, carry out the department's strategic planning,and budget preparation and execution.

The Chair oversees and manages department facilities such as greenhouses, farms, andgardens. They will work closely with the Division of Research andthe Freeman Ranch to support department activities. This position is a 12-month appointment.

The Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University hosts scholars representing a wide range of disciplines. Additional information about the Department of Agricultural Sciences is available here
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With more than 47,500 students, Texas State is one of the 25largest public universities in the U.S., as well as one of the fastest growing institutions in the nation. With a key goal of elevating student success, the university offers over 200bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across nine colleges. The university is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and is one of 30 institutions nationally to receive the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in recognition of efforts to accelerate the success of Hispanic students in higher education.

Additionally, Forbes has named Texas State among America's Best Colleges in 2026, as well as previous recognitions among America'sBest Employers. U.S. News and World Report named Texas State amongthe Best Global Universities, and multiple degree programs ranks among the best in the world including programs in drama, nursing,business, and criminology.

Texas State University's 693-acre San Marcos campus resides in thecenter of Texas's innovation corridor. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, the campus enjoys a beautiful setting along the banks ofthe San Marcos River and convenient access to two major airports(Austin and San Antonio). Texas State University also operates the
101-acre campus in Round Rock, Texas north of Austin, as well asover 4,000 additional acres of academic, agricultural, research,and recreational spaces across Texas. In 2025, TXST launched itsfirst international campus located in Querétaro, Mexico. Originally founded in 1899, Texas State is now driving what's next in research, academic excellence, and student success. The promising students, inspiring faculty, dedicated staff, and new graduates areprimed to make an impact, change lives, and make a difference inthe world.

• An earned doctorate in one of the disciplines served by the Department of Agricultural Sciences, i.e., animal science,agriculture education, agricultural systems management,agribusiness, horticulture, plant and soil science or a closely related field;
• qualifications for appointment at the rank of professor with tenure; and
• higher education leadership and/or administrative experience.

• A demonstrated record of administrative success;
• a strong record of published research in peer-reviewed journals;
• a sustained record of external funding and academic program development;
• experience enhancing graduate and undergraduate programs;
• experience supporting interdisciplinary agriculture programs;and
• evidence of working with constituencies outside the university,such as industry partners, government agencies,…