Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice and Assistant Director

Job TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of the Practice and Assistant Director Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Extension Programs Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Responsibilities: Engage faculty/departments, program staff, and stakeholders in constructive dialogues that champion the values of Extension programming and promote regional and statewide needs; leads strategic planning in areas supervised to assess and define the strategic plan of work and measure program impact; advocates for the PVAMU Extension services and seek funding opportunities to sustain and grow programs; plans/initiates and manages cross-functional collaborations to expand land grant mission with CAFNR and Texas A&M AgriLife; participates in statewide planning and promotes the integrated plan of work across mission areas by collaborating with research and academics and other colleges to address relevant community needs; initiates active engagement of department head(s) in annual program briefing and planning meeting in order to assure coordinated approach at state level which includes joint research programming where appropriate; manage annual and long-term personnel planning including recruitment of quality candidates and retention efforts; initiate career ladder trainings for eligible staff; interacts with regional industry leaders, agencies and organizations and solicits input on research and community needs. Supports leadership in advancing continuous improvement efforts to effectively promote the impact of outreach programs across the State of Texas; develops strategies and an operational framework to strengthen community partnerships and collaborative projects; collaborates with colleagues across strategic priority areas to support unit initiatives and ensures accurate project development and reporting within PVAMU Extension systems, including the Program Evaluation and Reporting System (PEARS) and the NIFA Reporting System (NRS); contributes to the design of educational programs aligned with identified needs and strategic priorities; establishes project goals, oversees quality control and assurance, and produces reports and analyses to effectively measure and communicate outcomes and impact. Effectively manages the Extension plan to ensure compliance with established data standards and ethical practices; assists in developing the plan of work and annual budget, while providing operational leadership to agents and specialists to support successful project implementation and strong budget management and forecasting. Evaluates and identifies key community issues relevant to the four program areas; develops, refines, and submits project proposals aligned with the plan of work to address critical regional and statewide priorities; designs, plans, and coordinates priorities that support outreach and educational initiatives; periodically teaches a course that incorporates experiential learning to connect research with academic instruction. Provides leadership and strategic direction to identify and secure funding needed to support the Extension County expansion plan across 100 counties, addressing current and future needs. Monitors compliance with department, University, and/or government standards, policies, and procedures and analyzes existing operations and provides recommendations for improvements; serves on various unit committees and promotes outreach education and productivity by writing proposals, publishing manuscripts, and presenting at professional development conferences. Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary. Required Education & Experience: Doctoral degree in Agriculture, Extension Education or related fields. Seven years of experience in Extension programming, applied research, or agricultural administration. Proven leadership, supervisory experience, background in community development, and success in securing grants or funding. Academic, professional, and leadership accomplishments should be commensurate with appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of the Practice or Associate Professor of the Practice, as applicable. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Prior work experience with Cooperative Extension, including program development, implementation and evaluation. Effective leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Proven ability to communicate with various audiences, including stakeholders, faculty, staff, and government officials. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database applications, and specialized software, along with experience in using digital tools for educational programming. Agility and emotional intelligence. Strong motivation for sustained professional development. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of USDA and land grant programs, especially as they relate to 1890 institutions. Experience in developing Extension programming focused on agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, youth development and community development. Experience in program interpretation for stakeholders and community leaders. Knowledge and experience in Extension critical issues of the US federal funding agencies, securing external grants, publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Other Requirements: Ability to travel to county offices and outreach events on a regular basis. Can travel up between 25%-75% depending on the business need. Job Posting Close Date: 09/12/2026 Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed belowin 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. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer. 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, master’s 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 Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. The following links will open in a new tab. About PVAMU Human Resources Employee Benefits Office of Equal Opportunity PVAMU Newsroom PVAMU YouTube #J-18808-Ljbffr Prairie View A&M University