Required Qualifications
M.S. Degree in Agriculture or closely related field or a Master’s degree in any field with relevant experience. Candidates completing required degrees prior to December 31, 2026 are welcome to apply.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge and skills that demonstrate promise in Extension program development, implementation, teaching, evaluation and reporting.
Knowledge and skills that demonstrate promise in Tennessee Landowner Education, farm enterprise analysis and development, entrepreneurship and value-added agriculture.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to effectively work independently and serve as a team leader and team member.
Preferred Qualifications
Education or experience in agricultural economics, agricultural business, agricultural finance, agriculture marketing or closely related field.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Work Location
Location: The selected candidate may be based at the University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, Extension, Center for Profitable Agriculture Headquarters (Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia, Tennessee) or another approved office location within Tennessee. Regular travel to the Center headquarters and other locations will be required.
Hybrid
Compensation and Benefits
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the attachments noted below. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before October 15, 2026. Applicants completing educational requirements prior to December 31, 2026 are welcome to apply.
About The College/Department/Division
UT Extension’s Center for Profitable Agriculture is a partnership between the University of Tennessee and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Center staff provide educational materials, educational programming and technical assistance to farmers interested in value-added enterprises to improve farm income. Center staff are also working to develop landowner education programs to slow the rate of farmland loss in the state. Learn more at cpa.tennessee.edu .
