Visiting Assistant Professor of Agribusiness

Job no: 496723
Position type: Fulltime Faculty
Location: Richmond Campus
Division/Equivalent: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
School/Unit: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Department/Office: 220600 - Agriculture
Categories: College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math

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Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Agribusiness

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)

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Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Stephen Richter

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Agriculture at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Agribusiness. Applicants should either hold a minimum of an earned M.S. in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Science or related field, with an emphasis (18 graduate credit hours) in Agriculture Business; or a Master’s degree in Business or Economics with a B.S. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Science or related field with an emphasis in Agriculture Business. Degrees must come from an accredited institution, verified by transcripts, at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2025.

The position serves the Agriculture and Animal Sciences programs. It requires experience in Marketing, Business Operations, and Finance. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in a 4/4 teaching load and participate in service to the department, university, and community. The position is a nine-month appointment. In addition, membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international professional organizations is recommended.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Applicants should either hold a minimum of an earned M.S. in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Science or related field, with an emphasis (18 graduate credit hours) in Agriculture Business; or a Master’s degree in Business or Economics with a B.S. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Science or related field with an emphasis in Agriculture Business. Degrees must from an accredited institution, verified by 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

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Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

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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 a satisfactory background check.

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