Agriculture (Agribusiness), Tenure-Track Faculty Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Middle Tennessee State University is hiring a full-time Agriculture (Agribusiness) Tenure-Track Faculty. The role requires innovative teaching, research, and service. Candidates must have a terminal degree in related fields and demonstrate strong quantitative skills. The salary is based on education and experience. Responsibilities include teaching, research, securing funding, and student mentoring. Application review date: 11/09/2024.
Job Description
Agriculture (Agribusiness), Tenure-Track Faculty
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Full-time Education
Posted on April 13, 2025
Job Title
Agriculture (Agribusiness), Tenure-Track Faculty
School
Agriculture
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The School of Agriculture at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#102040) in Agribusiness at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrate strong quantitative skills and the ability to excel in applied research.
Secure external funding to support a nationally recognized research program.
Teach a variety of undergraduate agribusiness courses, including policy, management, marketing, data analysis, and finance.
Supervise undergraduate research projects.
Develop and teach online courses.
Advise student organizations.
Engage in public service and student mentoring.
Demonstrate effective teaching, organizational, and communication skills.
Collaborate effectively with peers, students, constituent groups, and the general public.
Required Education
A terminal degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, economics, applied economics, natural resource and environmental economics, business, agricultural leadership, marketing, management, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with evidence of high-quality teaching experience, demonstrated through course evaluations and recommendations, the ability to conduct and publish agribusiness-related research, evidenced by presentation and publication records, and a track record of attracting or potential to attract external funding will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at mtsu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Justin Gardner at Justin.
Gardnermtsu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive package, including but not limited to the following:
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at w1.mtsu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Tfore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
please call 615-898-2929 or email empmtsu.
Application Review Date:
11/09/2024
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