What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor of Agricultural Leadership and Communication (9-month) position at University of Tennessee, Knoxville?
Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor of Agricultural Leadership and Communication (9-month, non tenure track)
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 at
https://apply.interfolio.com/180514
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.