Chair, Department of Agricultural Sciences

The Chair of the Department of Agricultural Sciences is responsible for academic leadership in the department in its efforts to recruit, retain and evaluate and distinguished faculty and promote their professional development. They will support high-quality instructional programs, oversee curriculum and degree programs, guide the department in recruiting and retaining students, increase and support scholarly and grant activity, carry out the department’s strategic planning, and budget preparation and execution. The Chair oversees and manages department facilities such as greenhouses, farms, and gardens. They will work closely with the Division of Research and the Freeman Ranch to support department activities. This position is a 12-month appointment.

About the Department of Agricultural Sciences, Texas State University, and the Local Area

The Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University hosts scholars representing a wide range of disciplines. Additional information about the Department of Agricultural Sciences is available here.

With more than 47,500 students, Texas State is one of the 25 largest public universities in the U.S., as well as one of the fastest growing institutions in the nation. With a key goal of elevating student success, the university offers over 200 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs across nine colleges. The university is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and is one of 30 institutions nationally to receive the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in recognition of efforts to accelerate the success of Hispanic students in higher education. Additionally, Forbes has named Texas State among America’s Best Colleges in 2026, as well as previous recognitions among America’s Best Employers. U.S. News and World Report named Texas State among the Best Global Universities, and multiple degree programs ranks among the best in the world including programs in drama, nursing, business, and criminology.

Texas State University’s 693-acre San Marcos campus resides in the center of Texas’s innovation corridor. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, the campus enjoys a beautiful setting along the banks of the San Marcos River and convenient access to two major airports (Austin and San Antonio). Texas State University also operates the 101-acre campus in Round Rock, Texas north of Austin, as well as over 4,000 additional acres of academic, agricultural, research, and recreational spaces across Texas. In 2025, TXST launched its first international campus located in Querétaro, Mexico. Originally founded in 1899, Texas State is now driving what’s next in research, academic excellence, and student success. The promising students, inspiring faculty, dedicated staff, and new graduates are primed to make an impact, change lives, and make a difference in the world.