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Posting Number : 20250018FAC
Job Title :
Assistant Professor, Agricultural Science
Number of Vacancies :
About Murray State :
Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16 : 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits :
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment / Diversity Information :
Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA / Vets / Disabled employer.
Type of Employment : Regular Full-Time
Work Location : Murray, KY
Employment Term : 12 Months
Position Type :
Faculty (Tenure-Track)
Department : Agricultural Science
Anticipated Start Date :
August 2025
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities :
The successful candidate will serve as a faculty member in the agricultural science department at Murray State University. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position include online graduate level courses in the broader field of agriculture. The specific course assignment will be based on the successful applicant’s areas of expertise within agriculture.
Minimum Education Requirements :
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in an Agricultural or related field. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements :
Documented successful agricultural teaching experience at the post-secondary level is required.
Preferred Education and / or Experience Qualifications :
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in online development and delivery of coursework.
Pay Plan : Faculty I
Posting Date : 02 / 06 / 2025
Open Until Filled :
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Along with the application, the following items must be included :
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae
For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by March 10, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
