Extension Assistant Professor - Natural Resources Policy and Human Dimensions

Position Information Position Title Extension Assistant Professor - Natural Resources Policy and Human Dimensions Division College of Agriculture Department Environmental Sciences 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 120805 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Monthly Job Description The Department of Environmental Sciences in the College of Agriculture at Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Extension Assistant Professor in Natural Resources Policy and Human Dimensions. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of faculty dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, student mentorship, and outreach education. This position plays a key role in advancing the department's mission to promote sustainable management and community engagement related to natural resources in both urban and rural settings. The appointment is expected to begin in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities:

Research:

Lead a dynamic research program focusing on natural resources policy and human dimensions, including but not limited to collaborative resource management, community forestry, environmental policy, and socio-economic aspects of forestry and natural resources management.

Extension and Outreach:

Develop, implement, and evaluate statewide Extension and outreach educational programs addressing the natural resources policy and human dimensions. Collaborate with other Extension faculty/specialists and agents to meet community needs.

Teaching:

Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses, both in-person and online, contributing to the department's curriculum. Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students is also expected.

Service:

Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities, including engagement with stakeholders and community organization Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree required in forestry or related discipline whose extension, research, and teaching focus on the social, socio-economic, cultural, or behavioral dimensions of interactions between forests and human communities, particularly in urban settings. Proven ability to execute applied research program that extends results through collaboration with stakeholders and audiences such as government agencies, industry, private forest landowners, foundations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Candidate should provide evidence of success in scholarly activities of scientific publications and success with securing external grants. A Ph.D. is required by the time of the appointment. 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 06/05/2026 Close Date 07/05/2026 Job Category Faculty Requisition Number F164P 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.

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//jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10726 Reference Letter References Minimum References Required 2 Recommendation Deadline Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents CV/Resume Cover Letter Transcript 1 Transcript 2 Other Statement of Research Interests and Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents