Assistant/Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics

Cal Poly • San Luis Obispo, CA

4d • $90,948 - $114,720 • Onsite

About The Position

The Agricultural Business Department (AGB) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics starting approximately August 12, 2027. The successful candidate will build on Cal Poly’s strong reputation in California’s agricultural industries to train the next generation of agricultural leaders. To train leaders that can help manage complex current challenges facing agriculture, AGB seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor with capacity to teach two or more of the following topics: agricultural economics, agricultural finance, agricultural policy, agricultural data analytics, and agricultural management. Teaching responsibilities may include basic and intermediate courses in these topics. Developing relationships with stakeholders in California’s agricultural industries is strongly encouraged, as is collaboration with other departments in the college, and with other colleges at Cal Poly. Other duties may include but are not limited to supervision of undergraduate senior projects and advising student clubs and national competition teams. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (i.e., research, grant writing, publications, presentations) as part of their professional development. Research collaboration with undergraduate students is particularly valued. The successful candidate is also expected to provide service on committees for the department, college, and university, as well as service to state, national, and professional organizations.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Economics, Resource Economics, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrate, or show potential for, excellence in teaching, effective communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to be a team player.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
• Demonstrate, or show potential for, an ability to secure external funding and publish research.
• Ability to interact well with peers, students, industry partners, and the general public is essential.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings are required.
• Strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching are required.
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environments, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Applied and innovative research backgrounds.
• Research into areas with clear application to California Agriculture.
• Industry experience.
• University level teaching experience.
• A record of successful academic research.
• Demonstrated ability to generate external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach two or more of the following topics: agricultural economics, agricultural finance, agricultural policy, agricultural data analytics, and agricultural management.
• Supervise undergraduate senior projects.
• Advise student clubs and national competition teams.
• Participate in scholarly activities (i.e., research, grant writing, publications, presentations).
• Provide service on committees for the department, college, and university, as well as service to state, national, and professional organizations.

Benefits

• Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Academic year, tenure-track position.
• Potential to teach in a third semester for additional compensation, subject to departmental needs and University policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree