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Prairie View A&M University

Research Associate Professor/Research Professor & Director (International Goat Research Center - IGRC)

Job Title
Research Associate Professor/Research Professor & Director (International Goat Research Center - IGRC)

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Under limited supervision, serves as the primary research leader for the International Goat Research Center, conducts and coordinates independent research activities, programs, and activities of the Goat Center, and develops and implements ongoing research.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership general oversight, and management of the IGRC and serves as the primary point of contact. Seeks and secures extramural funding that supports goat research and enhances student experiential learning, publishes research results in peer-reviewed journals, and maintains academic and professional visibility regionally and nationally.
  
• Develops and provides leadership and support for the Animal System and International Goat Research Center within the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center (CARC). Observes University and CAHS administrative policies to ensure full research compliance with mandated training and implementation of the institutional program for animal care and use. Performs other duties as assigned.
  
• Leads in the development and coordination of an independent research program in animal reproduction, nutrition, health or functional genomics, also identifies and initiates research collaborations with external scientist, and develops technologies that increase animal production efficiency and enhances economic opportunities for limited-resource farmers in Texas and other CAHS clientele.
  
• Participates in CAHS outreach programs, including field day, educational programs, youth animal science projects, and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, also prepares extension publications to reach audiences who can benefit from ongoing research, and distributes surveys to students and faculty.
  
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, and committees and performs other duties inclusive as deemed necessary.
  

Required Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. degree in Animal or Biological Science and/or related science.
  
• Six (6) years of related experience.
  
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated success in securing external grants for research projects.
  
• Prior leadership experience in research, development, production and analysis is preferred.
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  
• Cover Letter
  

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.


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About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, masters degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of "the first class" in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a "University of the first class" begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.








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