Youth Development Program Leader /Assistant/Associate Professor Agricultural Education Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Position Information Position Title Youth Development Program Leader /Assistant/Associate Professor Agricultural Education
Division College of Agriculture
Department Agricultural Science
Number of hours per week 37.5
Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year Fiscal (12 months)
If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time
Campus Main Campus
If other location, please indicate Position Number 012010
Advertised Salary Pay Basis Monthly
Job Description Tennessee State University College of Agriculture invites applications for the position of
Youth Development Program Leader/ Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural Education. This position is a 12-month, tenure track faculty position beginning July 2025. Responsibilities for the position include the following:

• Lead/coordinate Youth Development programs for TSU (4-H, FFA, Junior MANRRS)
• Establish and coordinate new Junior MANRRS chapters in Tennessee
• Work closely with TSU and University of Tennessee Extension administrators, 4-H agents and volunteers on 4-H program planning, development, implementation, and reporting
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate professional development programs for specialists, agents, youth, farmers, and related constituents in artificial intelligence and related technologies
• Collaborate with AgEd faculty on educator trainings and lab management in the agricultural mechanics shop that includes automation and fabrication equipment
• Develop, teach, and recruit for courses and programs in agricultural artificial intelligence, and advise undergraduate and graduate students in the discipline
• Advise undergraduate/graduate students in agricultural artificial intelligence research
• Develop and supervise agricultural artificial intelligence internships
• Develop a program of scholarly contribution through extramural funding, publications in appropriate peer-reviewed journals and presentations at regional & national conferences
• Participate in service activities in the state and the department, college, and university level Minimum Qualifications Doctorate in Agricultural Education, Youth Leadership Development, or closely related field with strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Agricultural Technology; All But Dissertation (ABD) applications accepted.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in Extension Education and youth development organizations (i.e. 4-H, FFA, MANRRS)
• Demonstrated expertise with AI and related technologies and its applications in agricultural education/extension
• Excellent teaching and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex AI concepts to extension constituents, youth, and college students from diverse backgrounds
• Strong record of research and publications in top-tier journals, showcasing expertise in AI and its applications in agricultural education and the agriculture sector
• Demonstrated ability to secure and manage external grant funding related to AI and AgEd Special Instructions to Applicants Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.
You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. Open Date 04/28/2025
Close Date 05/11/2025
Job Category Faculty
Requisition Number F124P
Benefits Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.