Agriculture (Agribusiness), Tenure-Track Faculty

MTSU Jobs • Murfreesboro, TN

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).
• This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits 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 benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees