Extension Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics - Agricultural Law Specialist
Location:The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Open Date:Sep 17, 2025
Description: Extension Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics (12-month non tenure-track, 90% Extension, 10% Teaching)The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) develop a nationally-recognized Extension program focusing on agricultural law 2) teach one undergraduate law course in the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics annually; 3) publish high quality Extension publications, journal articles, and popular press; 4) acquire extramural funding; 5) mentor students; and 6) participate in service activities of the Department, Extension, University, and profession. The expected start date is
January 1, 2026.
Qualifications:The minimum required qualifications are a J.D. Preferred qualifications are an undergraduate or graduate degree in agricultural economics, environmental and natural resource economics, or a related field. Successful candidates must have a strong commitment to exceptional teaching, excellent communication skills, and a desire to serve producers, agents, specialists, legal professionals, stakeholders, and students. Candidates with knowledge of, or experience working on, relevant legal topics, such as farm succession, estate planning, business formation, contracts, and real property law, will be preferred.
Application Instructions:To apply, please submit a letter detailing your interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and three letters of reference through Direct any questions regarding the position to Dr. Charles Matinez, Search Committee Chair, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics, . Screening of applicants will begin
October 25, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.
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