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Description The Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenured position with a service period of 9-month academic appointment beginning June 1, 2020.  The Tenured Professor and Department Head will serve as the chief administrative officer of the Department and as an advocate for Agricultural Economics and the allied disciplines that it represents. The Tenured Professor and Head reports to the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station. The position provides leadership and support for numerous faculty initiatives that include: enhancing and expanding undergraduate and graduate education, increasing contributions to knowledge and science through extramurally funded research, fostering collegiality and interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, conducting extension and outreach programs, securing additional resources, strengthening relationships with diverse stakeholder groups, and promoting communication of science-based findings to inform public policy and private decision makers.

Texas A&M University Health Science Center and College of Medicine Department Head, Neurosciences & Experimental Therapeutics The Texas A&M University seeks a distinguished academician with proven scientific, strategic and collaborative leadership skills to serve as the next Department Head for Neurosciences and Experimental Therapeutics (NExT). A visionary leader is sought to build upon existing strengths and create a nationally recognized department which has thematic alignment with the Departmental, the College of Medicine and the Health Science Center's vision. The Department Head will lead initiatives to expand the funded research portfolio of the Department and to engage with translational research in the Department and College. The Department has 16 full-time faculty members and is one of four basic science departments within the College of Medicine. Departmental faculty include both nationally recognized leaders and early career investigators, who are funded by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and numerous private foundations. The department's faculty teach key courses (e.g. Medical Neuroscience, Gross Anatomy, Histology, Pharmacology) in the 1st and the 2nd years of the undergraduate medical (MD) curriculum, which includes the new Engineering Medicine (EnMed) track, and in the graduate (PhD and MD+) programs. Program strengths within the department include: brain development, cellular/molecular bases of drug and alcohol addiction, fetal alcohol syndrome disorders, epilepsy, neuroinflammation, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, circadian biology, neurobiology of aging, neurodegenerative diseases, neuro-oncology and neuroteratology, drug development and experimental neurotherapeutics Faculty within the department are also affiliated with university-wide interdisciplinary faculties including the Texas A&M Institute of Neuroscience, the Texas Brain and Spine Institute and the Women's Health in Neuroscience Program. The Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics also participates in an interdisciplinary graduate program in the Medical Sciences that leads primarily to the PhD degree with special emphasis in interdisciplinary training in Neurosciences or Experimental Therapeutics. The PhD program in Medical Science usually requires 4-5 years to complete. Graduates from our program are prepared for leadership roles in research and teaching in academic, industrial, or governmental positions. Position Summary The Department Head shall be responsible for providing academic leadership for the faculty, staff and students in the department. The successful candidate will be charged with expanding the research portfolio of the department. They will provide leadership in ensuring excellence in fulfilling all the department's key academic missions, including medical and graduate education, basic and translational research and institutional service. They will have the vision and ability to support the existing research strengths of the department and to stimulate new basic and translational research efforts that are consistent with the strategic goals of the Department, the College of Medicine and the Health Science Center. The Department Head is expected to be actively engaged in scholarly and educational activities at a level commensurate with the academic rank of Full Professor. The successful candidate will present a distinguished record of achievement in research, education, administration, and financial stewardship. They will demonstrate outstanding academic judgment, as well as an uncompromising commitment to academic excellence, diversity in all its forms, and interdisciplinary and inter-professional collaborations. They must build on the success of the College of Medicine's current clinical and translational research programs and leverage the opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the Texas A&M University community.    

Position Title:  Assistant Professor – Agricultural Marketing and Quantitative Analysis Appointment: Tenure-track (9 month appointment) Research and Teaching Department and Program: The Department of Agricultural Economics, at Texas A&M University, in College Station, Texas, is a large and diverse Department with a broad array of programs, faculty, and students focusing on the application of economic analysis to various research topics.  For more information, visit our website at: http://agecon.tamu.edu . This position will contribute to the advancement of research and teaching programs related to agricultural economics, agricultural marketing and quantitative analysis. We seek individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute to our department’s learning and work environment. We invite applications from candidates with potential for high quality scholarship; a commitment to excellence in teaching; and a willingness to provide service to the university and profession. Responsibilities and duties: To contribute to the education and research programs of the Department of Agricultural Economics and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the candidate is expected to: develop a nationally recognized research program by conducting and disseminating original research related to agricultural economics, agricultural marketing and quantitative methods, teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses, mentor and advise students, and secure external-funds.

Position Advertisement Assistant or Associate Dean of Hospital Operations College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M University The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) ( https://vetmed.tamu.edu/ ) at Texas A&M University invites applications/nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Dean of Hospital Operations and Chief Executive Officer of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). We seek an individual with strong leadership skills who is forward thinking, team-oriented, and understands the intersection of our teaching, research, and patient care missions. A DVM degree (or equivalent degree) and at least 2 years veterinary clinical experience are required. Candidates must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience in large business operations and/or advanced training in business management.  Preference will be given to candidates with certification in a specialty recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.  The VMTH is a world-class animal healthcare facility that sees over 22,000 small animals and 7,000 large animals per year.  The hospital has continued to expand its operations by actively investing in cutting edge medical equipment, collaborating closely with referring veterinarians and clients, and building relationships with supporting departments.  As such, the VMTH Chief Executive Officer will work closely with members of the Departments of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, and Veterinary Pathobiology to deliver state-of-the-art healthcare to our veterinary patients; support our growing clinical trials, telehealth and one health emphasis; and foster an environment that values teaching.  The VMTH Chief Executive Officer also serves on the Executive Committee of the CVM and chairs the Hospital Board of the VMTH. The successful applicant may also be offered a faculty (clinical- or tenure-track or tenure on arrival) appointment, at a rank consistent with their experience. A complete position description may be found at here .  Additional information about our departments is available on our web site ( College of Veterinary Medicine ).  For more information on the Bryan/College Station area, please visit ExperienceBCS.com .