"Greever Endowed Chair of Agribusiness Development"

Description

Position: Open Rank Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics (12-month tenure-track, 100% Extension)

Subject: Greever Endowed Chair of Agribusiness Development

Department: Agricultural and Resource Economics, Institute of Agriculture, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, https://arec.tennessee.edu/

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) develop a nationally-recognized Extension program focusing on one or more of the following: agribusiness development, entrepreneurship, and/or economic development; 2) publish in quality disciplinary and multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journals and Extension publications; 3) acquire extramural funding; 4) mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students; 5) a potential to teach a graduate or undergraduate course in the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics, and 6) participate in the service activities of the Department, College, University, and profession. The expected start date is January 1, 2026.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or a closely related field; excellent communication skills; ability to work in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.

Application Instructions

Application: To apply, please submit a letter detailing your interest in the position, curriculum vita, copy of graduate transcripts, and names and contact information for three references to Interfolio here. Direct any questions regarding the position to Dr. Andrew Muhammad, Search Committee Chair, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics, amuhamm4@utk.edu. Screening of applicants will begin May 30, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

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