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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Agriculture Business

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: John Settimi

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Agriculture at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning in the Academic Year 2025-2026. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Science or related field with an emphasis in Agriculture Business from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. 

The position serves the Agriculture and Animal Sciences programs. It requires experience in Marketing, Business Operations, and Finance. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a 4/4 annual teaching load, develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. In addition, membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international professional organizations is recommended.

Applications will be accepted until January 31st, 2025 . The position will begin on August 1st, 2025

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned Ph.D. in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Science or related field with an emphasis in Agriculture Business from an accredited institution at time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.

Experience: Experience Level/Minimum Experience:
• Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication
• Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity

Licensure & Certifications: None required

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of potential to succeed in their academic assignment, professional contributions, and activities.

Job Duties:

Sponsorship: This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:
• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Philosophy
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.