"Assistant or Associate Professor, Extension Education"

This is a full-time, 12-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with responsibilities in Extension and teaching. The ALEC department is an integrated teaching, research, and extension unit with undergraduate and graduate academic programs in agricultural leadership, education, and communication.

Responsibilities

• 70% Extension: Develop, deliver, lead and evaluate an Extension educational program called Next Chapter (college and career readiness program) in consultation with Enrollment Management, Herbert College of Agriculture, and Tennessee 4-H Youth Development. Develop, deliver, and evaluate needs-based agriculture professional development for secondary teachers. Plan and conduct a high-quality and impactful applied research program to support their educational program. Publish applied research. Secure grant funding in support of Extension program.
• 30% Teaching: Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to agricultural and extension education. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Chair and serve on graduate student committees.
• Service: Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Assist with appropriate 4-H and school-based agricultural education activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by employment start date in Extension Education, Agricultural Education or closely related field.
• Preferred three years of secondary education teaching experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, including the ability to deliver courses using distance education technologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to publish and present scholarly works.
• Ability to secure grant funding.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; must be self-motivated and directed with the ability to achieve measurable results.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to teach effectively in non-formal or formal settings.
• Ability to mentor and advise graduate students.