"Department Chair of Plant and Soil Sciences"

Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University invites applications for the Department Chair of Plant and Soil Science beginning in June 2026. The Chair of the Department of Plant and Soil Science (PSS) is a key leader within the Davis College and closely collaborates with other College administrators to advance its teaching, research, outreach and engagement missions. Reporting to the Dean of Davis College, the Chair provides leadership for the PSS Department and is responsible for overseeing and managing departmental faculty (46 faculty and instructors), staff (24 full-time staff), facilities, and farm/greenhouse operations; developing and maintaining internal and external relations with departmental stakeholders; and providing leadership for the department’s academic and service programs.

Successful candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in agricultural sciences, a strong record of academic accomplishments that will allow a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of full professor in a field relevant to the Department, demonstrated experience in leading complex, multi- or trans-disciplinary teams in high-impact and successful research, an outstanding record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, outstanding extramural funding, and university and professional service, demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and communication, experience with complex academic budgeting and record of successful personnel and budget management, experience in external fundraising or development activities, highly refined verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to sharing departmental accomplishments and its vision for the future with prospective students, alumni, and stakeholders, and distinguished record of success in research and teaching.

Application Process: To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/. Requisition # 42025BR. The Deadline to submit applications is November 1st, 2025. Please include the following documents in your application: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Statement of Administrative, Research, and Teaching Philosophy, and List of at least six professional references.

Questions about this position should be directed to Drs. Chance Brooks (chance.brooks@ttu.edu) and Noureddine Abidi (noureddine.abidi@ttu.edu) Search Committee co-Chairs. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.