Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor of Agricultural Leadership and Communication (9-month)
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Herbert College of Agriculture: Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) teach 12 credit hours (undergraduate and/or graduate courses) each semester related to leadership and communication in the Department; 2) mentor students; and 3) collegially engage in service activities of the Department, College, University, and profession. The expected start date is August 1, 2026.
The minimum required qualification for a Lecturer is a master’s degree in agricultural leadership, communication, or a related field by the start date of employment. The minimum required qualification for a Teaching Assistant Professor is a PhD in agricultural leadership, communication, or a related field by the start date of employment. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to quality teaching, possess the ability to teach in person and online, have excellent communication skills, and exhibit a desire to mentor students, as well as collaborate with industry stakeholders, faculty, and staff.
Review of Applications will begin on February 18, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Applications must be submitted online.
Applicants should submit (a) a letter of application, (b) transcripts, (c) names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three professional references, (d) a 1-page statement describing educational philosophy, and (e) a detailed curriculum vitae.
Questions can be directed to:
Dr. Blake Colclasure, Search Committee Chair
Teaching Associate Professor
Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
The University of Tennessee
321D Morgan Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996
Office Phone: 865-974-7255
Email: bcolclas@utk.edu
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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