Program Coordinator for BBA: Agribusiness Concentration

Texas A&M University - Victoria•Victoria, TX

12d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Business invites applications for the founding Program Coordinator (Professor of Practice) for a new concentration in Agribusiness. Agribusiness is a new track within the BBA degree program intended to serve the agricultural community in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. The successful candidate will be expected to promote and enhance the program track and teach within the program. This is a non-tenure-track, renewable, 12-month faculty appointment with the title Professor of Practice located in Victoria, Texas. Rank (e.g., Assistant, Associate, or Full) and compensation will be commensurate with experience. This position is full-time and eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, disability, and tuition remission.

Requirements

The position requires an earned master’s degree in business or agribusiness.
As this is a professional track appointment, industry experience in agribusiness is expected.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of professional, community, and student populations
Ability to plan and conduct activities that raise the profile of the A&M-Victoria agribusiness concentration within the community and industry
Demonstrated sensitivity to students from a wide range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds as well as students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

An earned doctorate in business or agribusiness
Prior classroom teaching experience in a higher education setting

Responsibilities

Teach multiple classes each semester of predominantly undergraduate courses face-to-face in Victoria, Texas.
Provide overall leadership for recruiting, growth, and continued development of the agribusiness track, including course and program development.
Work with, and be sensitive to, the educational needs of a wide range of current and prospective students.
Engage in university and professional service, work cooperatively with diverse groups.
Perform other duties as assigned by the dean and the chair.
Because of our outreach mission to serve the larger Texas Gulf Coast area, the position also may require travel and work outside of normal business hours.