"Assistant Professor - 136030"

Position Number136030Working TitleAssistant ProfessorJob TitleAssistant ProfessorJob TypeFull-TimeDepartmentSchool of AgricultureJob PurposeThis position will be responsible for teaching courses in Agribusiness Management for the School of Agriculture in the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology. Serving 300 students, the School of Agriculture offers a BS in Agriculture with a concentration in Agribusiness Management. The students have an opportunity to earn an ag-focused MBA through the College of Business. The appointee is expected to contribute in the development of a bimodal degree option in Agribusiness Economics (online or on ground) and graduate Agribusiness Economics courses.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.Essential FunctionsTeach, develop, and enhance undergraduate and graduate courses in agribusiness focusing on finance, management, marketing, and/or courses as needed to support our undergraduate and graduate programs. Advise students and collaborate with organizations, agencies, and schools for placement of students in internships and projects to develop critical skill sets. Obtain extramural funds to support applied research in agricultural finance, management, industrial organization, supply chains, risk management, and/or closely related fields affecting stakeholders in the agriculture sector. Publish in peer-reviewed journals and outreach media. Lead with exceptional pedagogy through interdisciplinary courses and projects related to areas of mutual interest including rural economic development and sustainable agribusiness. Contribute through a research and outreach program addressing crucial agricultural finance and management issues facing agriculture.Minimum QualificationsAn earned Ph.D. (ABD considered) from an accredited institution in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field.Preferred QualificationsDocumented evidence of individual and/or collaborative research in ag economics or ag business, and related topics that will result in peer reviewed and outreach publications. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for excellent teaching including online/hybrid modalities. Demonstrated potential for quality scholarly activity and funding acquisition. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students. Demonstrated ability to conduct program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other academic programs, groups, stakeholders, and agencies. Demonstrated ability to provide effective academic and career advising. Professional experience and/or certifications.

Compensation and Benefits

SalaryCommensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2024.Benefits InformationTennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Posting Details

Posting Date05/09/2024Screening Date07/09/2024Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and provide email contact information for four references who will be contacted via email to submit a reference letter. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered. Questions should be directed to: Dr. Jim Baier, Interim Director, School of Agriculture, P.O. Box 5034, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505, E-mail: jbaier@tntech.edu (Note: faxed copies of the application form cannot be accepted.)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts
4. Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

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3. Other Documents
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