AgResearch Dean’s Awards Information
Award Description:
The award will be presented to a senior faculty member who has, in general, a minimum of fifteen years of service as a member of the agricultural faculty of The University of Tennessee. Exceptions for the fifteen-year service requirement may be granted for extraordinary faculty who have served at previous instruction(s) and continue to demonstrate exemplary research excellence at UT. The faculty member must hold the rank of professor and have an AgResearch appointment. This award recognizes meritorious achievement in establishing a nationally/internationally recognized research program within their discipline. Emphasis will be on the impact that a faculty member’s efforts in research and technology development have had on UT AgResearch stakeholders and/or the scientific community at-large. Both tenure and non-tenure track faculty are eligible for the award.
Award Description:
The award will be presented to a mid-career faculty member who has between seven and fifteen years of professional experience beyond their terminal degree with a minimum of five years of service as a member of the agricultural faculty of the University of Tennessee. In addition, the faculty member must hold the rank of associate professor (for no less than one year) and have an AgResearch appointment. This award recognizes demonstrated commitment and meritorious achievement in research by faculty during the mid-stage of their academic career. Emphasis will be on the impact that a faculty member’s efforts in research and technology development have had on UT AgResearch stakeholders or the science community at large. Emphasis will be placed on his/her accomplishments during the past five calendar years for consideration of this award. Both tenure and non-tenure track faculty are eligible for the award.
Award Description:
The award will be presented to an early career faculty member who has between three and seven years of professional experience beyond their terminal degree with a minimum of two years of service as a member of the agricultural faculty of the University of Tennessee. In addition, the faculty member must hold the rank of assistant professor (or within one year of promotion) and have an AgResearch appointment. This award recognizes demonstrated commitment and meritorious achievement in establishing an independent and impactful research program during the early stage of their academic career. Emphasis will be on the impact that a faculty member’s efforts in research and technology development have had on UT AgResearch stakeholders and/or the scientific community at large. Only his/her accomplishments since the terminal degree, not to exceed five years, will be considered as a basis for this award. Both tenure and non-tenure track faculty are eligible for the award.
Award Description:
The J.E. Moss Award is presented in memory of J.E. and Ann Moss. It recognizes excellent achievement in research for the Institute of Agriculture. Awards are selected by the deans of AgResearch in consultation with the UTIA senior vice president and senior vice chancellor. These individuals demonstrate research excellence and collegiality in their field of research.
Award Description:
All regular full or part-time AgResearch appointed staff who have been in their current position continuously for a minimum of two years, by the nomination deadline date, are eligible for this award. This includes departmental, specialized center, and research and education center staff. Faculty, temporary employees, and student employees are ineligible for these awards.
Award Description:
All regular full or part-time AgResearch appointed staff who have been in their current position continuously for a minimum of two years, by the nomination deadline date, are eligible for this award. This includes departmental, specialized center, and research and education center staff. Faculty, temporary employees, and student employees are ineligible for these awards.
Award Description:
This award is presented to professional and technical staff members for their outstanding service accomplishments in support of the AgResearch and Education Centers’ mission. Criteria for selecting professional staff members include leadership, initiative, and professionalism. Criteria for selecting technical and support staff members include reliability, initiative, and productivity.
