Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Spring 2026

Agribusiness Online Masters Teaching

The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) coordinate and develop a fully online masters program in agricultural business; 2) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics; 3) mentor students; and 4) participate in service activities of the Department, College, University, and profession. The expected start date is January 1, 2027.

Qualifications

The candidate requires a PhD in agricultural economics or a closely related field. Strong knowledge of the subject matter taught in graduate courses is necessary. Successful candidates must have a strong commitment to quality teaching, excellent communication skills, and a desire to teach and mentor students in digital environments as well as work with industry stakeholders, faculty, and staff. Candidates for the Assistant Professor rank should have demonstrated promise of excellence in the areas of responsibility assigned to them. For the Associate Professor rank, candidates should have demonstrated excellence in areas of responsibility assigned to them, have at least 3 years of college teaching experience, and have taught graduate-level courses.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a letter detailing your interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and a list of three references through Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/186768. Direct any questions regarding the position to Dr. T. Edward Yu, Search Committee Chair, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics, at tyu1@utk.edu. Screening of applicants will begin on August 1 and continue until the position is filled.