Chairperson-Agriculture Job at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO

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  • Southeast Missouri State University
  • Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Description

Chairperson-Agriculture

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: $0.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400381

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Agriculture

Closing:

Position Summary

Chairperson

Full Professor (Tenured)

Department of Agriculture

College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Primary Responsibilities

Provide dynamic collegial leadership to a department with a dedicated faculty and staff, and vision necessary to grow and enhance the department's academic programs. Fulfill the role and responsibilities of a chairperson as defined in the Faculty Handbook, including officially representing the department's interests on and off campus, evaluating faculty and staff, managing budgets, providing curricular development, and ensuring that the needs of students are met. Half-time teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction in the candidate's professional discipline area, advising students, student recruitment, and participating in regional services and professional organizations. Specifically, in agriculture the chairperson is also responsible for overseeing the operations of the 252-acre agricultural research center (beef, forage, and cropland) and a horticulture greenhouse complex and gardens. The chairperson also helps maintain regional relationships for the department, including with the agriculture community, FFA, and commodity groups.

Required Qualifications

  • An earned Ph.D. in Agribusiness with a background and experience to support appointment as chairperson. Degree must be from a regionally accredited, internationally accredited, or government-certified university.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to meet the requirements for tenure at the rank of Professor
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external entities
  • Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience
  • Possess the experience and skills necessary to recruit and retain undergraduate and graduate students
  • Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and partnerships
  • Be a progressive leader with the potential to manage and coordinate events, obtain resources, support faculty and staff, and a vision that stimulates a growing educational program
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of faculty morale and enthusiasm

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The position is available August 01, 2025. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 06, 2025.

To Apply: Submit the following items
  • Letter of application addressing all position qualifications
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Statement of Administrative Philosophy and Shared Governance
  • Statement of Teaching and Research Philosophy
  • Statement of Commitment to Outreach
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts required for employment)
  • Names and contact information of three professional references with at least one who can address administrative ability

Southeast Missouri State University is interested in recruiting academic leaders with a commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate education grounded in the teacher-scholar model. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to facilitate the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Additional Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Information regarding the department can be found at .

SEMO Fact Book: Institutional Research Factbook
SEMO Strategic Action Plan: Strategic Action Plan

To apply, please visit

Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.

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Job Tags

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