Faculty Positions
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Agricultural Economics-
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Logistics, or a closely related field. Excellent research and communications skills. Ability to work with teams of researchers and educators. To apply: Send a current curriculum vita and a letter detailing your interest in the position to: Dr. Kim Jensen, Search Committee Chair, Department of Agricultural Economics, 2621 Morgan Circle, Knoxville,TN 37996-4518. Phone: (865) 974-7231. Fax: 98650 974-7484. Email: kjenson@utk.edu |
| ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Plant Sciences Department-
Ph.D. in applicable field such as biology, plant science, plant biology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational science, or systems biology. Post-doctoral or equivalent experience is preferred. Applicants should have demonstrated success in independent research, display creative approaches to complex problems, have expertise in statistics, experience participating in writing funded grant proposals and a propensity for collaborative research. To apply: Submit a CV, statement of interest, and the names and contact information (including email) of at least three references to: Janice Crockett, Department of Plant Sciences, 252 Ellington PSB, 2431 Joe Johnson Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. |
| ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Plant Sciences-
Candidate should have an earned doctorate in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Horticulture or a closely related plant discipline with emphasis on weed control and turfgrass management systems. Excellent written and oral communications. Ability to work as a member of a team. To apply: Submit the following materials as an application: letters of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, names, postal and email addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) references to: Dr. John Sorochan, Search Committee Chair, Department of Plant Sciences, 252 Ellington Plant Science Building, 2431 Center Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-4561. |
| ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Plant Sciences Department-
PhD in crop science, horticulture or related plant science discipline; training and experience in plant breeding and knowledge of cropping systems; excellent written and oral communication skills is required. Ability to work effectively in a team setting with plant molecular biologists, plant physiologists, plant pathologists, and other plant scientists in the Institute of Agriculture, government agencies and private clientele. To apply: Interested candidates should submit the following materials: a letter of application that outlines research interests, a CV, original copies of all undergraduate and graduate grade transcripts and the names, postal and email addresses and phone numbers of three references. Submit materials to: Janice Crockett, The University of Tennessee, Department of Plant Sciences, 2431 Joe Johnson Drive, 252 Plant Sciences Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-4561. Inquires should be directed to Dr. Vince Pantalone, vpantalo@utk.edu. Telephone: (865) 974-8801. |
| ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Plant Sciences-
Candidates should have a PhD in a plant science discipline specializing in, but not limited to, plant carbohydrate biochemistry, cell wall biosyntheses/deconstruction, or plant enzymology to facilitate cellulosic ethanol production or the production of other biofuels. Candidates are expected to possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates must also be able to work effectively in team setting with plant breeders, molecular biologists, and other plant scientists in the Institute of Agriculture, government agencies and with private sector clientele, required. Postdoctoral experience in highly preferred. Training and experience in plant physiology and a working knowledge of cropping systems will be beneficial. To apply: Submit a letter of application describing qualifications and career goals; a curriculum vita, all college transcripts, and names and full contact information of three references by June 15th deadline for full consideration. Application materials should be sent to: Ms. Janice Crockett, (jcrockett@utk.edu), office supervisor, The University of Tennessee, Department of Plant Sciences, 2431 Joe Johnson Drive, 252 Ellington Plant Sciences Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-4561. |
| PROFESSOR AND HEAD - Biosystems Engineering and Soil Sciences-
The successful candidate must qualify to the rank of professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science with and earned doctoral degree in biosystems/agricultural engineering, or soil science, or other closely related field. In addition, the candidate must have the following: Evidence of exceptional academic achievements including extramural funding, as well as the demonstration of effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience with teaching, research, and/or Extension programs at a land grant university, and an understanding of and commitment to excellence for all three functions. Experience in assessing priorities and adapting to a changing environment with creativity and innovation, Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and expending diversity in the Department and The University, and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary environment. To apply: Applicants please submit the following electronic documents to the application or mail hard copies to the contact below; curriculum vita, letter of interest detailing leadership philosophy and illustrating commitment to research, teaching, and Extension; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four professional references, official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred: Please apply online at: www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/NewForms.html, or send hard copies to: Dr. Keith L. Belli, BESS Search Committee Chair, The University of Tennessee Institute of Agrilculture,274 Ellington Plant Science Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-4563. |
| PROFESSOR AND HEAD - Plant Sciences-
The successful candidate must qualify for the rank of Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences with an earned degree in plant science or related field. Effective communication, consensus building, interpersonal and leadership skills. Excellence in at least two of the following, (1) research or scholarly activity; (2) teaching, instruction, (3) extension, service, or outreach, (4) academic or administrative leadership.
A commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action required. Experience in assessing priorities, strategic planning and implementation, and adapting to a change in a multidisciplinary environment, skills in effective management of personnel and a desire to encourage productive teamwork, demonstrated fiscal and resource management skills. An understanding of and commitment to excellence in the three missions of a land grant university. To apply: Application materials must include: curriculum vitae, letter of interest detailing leadership philosophy and illustrating commitment to research, teaching and extension. Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of four professional references that the Search Committee may contact. Other transcripts or diploma showing degree (s) conferred. Send information to: Dr. Michael P. Davidson, Head, Department of Food Science and Technology, Search Committee Chair, 2605 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-4591. Phone: (865) 974-7331, Fax: (865) 974-2750, email: pmdavidson@utk.edu. |
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