Assistant Professor, Issues and Crisis Management and Communication, 2021
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Faculty Jobs
- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership, Professional Fields, Business & Management, Science & Technology, Agricultural Science & Extension
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location:
Knoxville, TN
Open Date:
Aug 12, 2020
Description:
This is a 12-month tenure-track position with responsibilities in Extension, Herbert College of Agriculture, and service. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
RESPONSIBILITIES
70% Extension
- Develop, deliver, lead and evaluate a needs-based Extension educational program focused on agricultural issues and crisis management and communications for the agriculture industry and nonprofits that prepares them for proactive issues and crisis planning and post-issue and post-crisis resilience
- Provide issues and crisis management and communication assistance to Extension agents and specialists
- Provide input to and serve as an educational resource for regional and/or national groups
- Plan and conduct a high-quality and impactful applied research program to support their educational program
- Publish applied research
- Secure grant funding in support of Extension program
30% Teaching
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to agricultural communications
- Advise and mentor graduate students
- Chair and serve on graduate student committees
- Conduct and publish applied research to support their teaching program
- Secure grant funding in support of teaching program
Service
- Serve on departmental, college, and university committees
- Assist with appropriate 4-H and school-based agricultural education activities
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. by employment start date in Agricultural Communications, Communications, Disaster Science, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, or closely related field
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to publish and present scholarly works
- Ability to secure grant funding
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; must be self-motivated and directed with the ability to achieve measurable results
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in non-formal or formal settings
- Ability to mentor and advise graduate students
Application Instructions:
Review of Applications will commence on October 1, 2020 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants should submit (a) letter of application, (b) official transcripts, (c) names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three references, (d); and a detailed curriculum vitae.
Questions can be addressed to:
Dr. Carrie Stephens, Search Committee Chair
The University of Tennessee
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
14 McCord Hall, 2640 Morgan Circle
Knoxville, TN 37996-4510
Phone: (865) 974-4830
cfritz@utk.edu
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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