Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Youth Development

The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC) and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invite applications for one full-time, 9-month, Assistant or Associate Professor faculty position with academic, scholarly, and professional credentials and accomplishments in Applied Youth Development (AYD).  The anticipated start date for this opportunity is August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth of the ALEC academic programs, specifically the AYD minor, the AYD Master’s degree, and the PhD in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications. Candidates for Assistant Professor will be tenure-track and candidates for Associate Professor will be considered for either tenure-track or tenure upon hire depending on their qualifications. The position carries a Division of Effort of 50% research, 40% teaching, and 10% service. The person in this position is expected to obtain federal, state, industrial, and/or foundation funding to support and sustain a vigorous research program.