Assistant Professor for Agriculture & Natural Resource Management

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Assistant Professor for Agriculture & Natural Resource Management

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management (ANRM) to begin in August 2026. Schreiner University launched the ANRM program in Fall 2024, and the successful candidate will continue to facilitate development of the program.

We seek an individual with a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment, and leadership potential to develop and grow this new program. Primary responsibilities include building and facilitating courses at all levels of the ANRM curriculum, including introductory courses and a variety of upper-level courses. A qualified candidate will hold a Ph.D. in ecology, natural resources, or plant sciences and possess expertise across rangeland ecology, soils, watershed management, GIS, and plant biology. They should have demonstrated teaching ability, field research experience, and the capacity to deliver both foundational and advanced courses in the ANRM curriculum. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a productive scholarship program that provides opportunities for undergraduate student research compatible with resources available at a primarily undergraduate institution. Typical duties for the position include teaching 12 hours per semester; service to the program through forward facing recruitment activities, service to the university through committee work, serving in positions of leadership, and/or sponsorship of student organizations; establishing relationships with local industry to support the Agriculture and Naturally Resource Management Program; staying active in the pursuit of scholarly activity; and advising students in pursuit of their degrees and in future career options.

Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in Agriculture and/or Natural Resources Management (or a closely related field) or ABD with completion no later than August 2026. Teaching experience and a demonstrated interest in working with diverse groups of students is preferred.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In addition to the online application at https://schreiner.edu/jobs/, applicants should submit 1. a cover letter addressing your interest in the position; 2. curriculum vitae; 3. unofficial transcripts; 4. the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references; 5. a statement of teaching philosophy; and 6. a statement of experience or interest in mentoring undergraduate students traditionally underrepresented in Engineering such as female, Hispanic, low income, or rural. These materials should be emailed to hr@schreiner.edu.

Effective Date of Appointment:

August 10, 2026

Schreiner University is a uniquely Texan, Hispanic-serving institution. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and are strongly and actively committed to diversity within our community.

Materials that cannot be submitted electronically may be mailed to:

Human Resources
2100 Memorial Blvd CMB 6233
Kerrville, Texas 78028

Position is open until filled.