Full Time Lecturer, Agribusiness

Cal Poly • San Luis, CA

5d • $5,507 - $15,211 • Onsite

About The Position

The Agribusiness Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a two-year, full-time, academic year Full Time Lecturer starting August 17, 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will maintain and build on Cal Poly’s strong position within the California agricultural industry to train the next generation of agricultural leaders. Teaching responsibilities will include AGB214-Agricultural Financial Accounting, AGB260-Agricultural Data Literacy, and AGB323-Agricultural Managerial Accounting. Additional expectations may include supervision of undergraduate senior projects and/or internships. Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges per month for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677 Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224 Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523 Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. The Agribusiness Department of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is comprised of roughly 600 undergraduate majors, over 150 minors, and 12 tenured/tenure track faculty. The program offers a B.S. in Agribusiness. The curriculum is diverse with key classes in data analytics, agricultural economics, accounting, and sales, and more advanced classes in marketing, agricultural policy, finance, risk management, supply chain management, human resource management, the value-added food sector, the retail sector, and global agricultural trade. Experiential learning and industry interaction are integral components of the curriculum. The department has earned numerous national student contest awards in competitions sponsored by the National Agricultural Marketing Association, Food Distribution Research Society, the National Grocers Association, and others. The department’s research and education activities are conducted on a wide array of issues that include U.S. and California agricultural policies, new and emerging industries, agribusiness management, resource management, supply-chain and retail management, agricultural marketing, and technology adoption in agriculture.

Requirements

• An earned Bachelors’ degree in accounting, business, or closely related field.
• CPA active status and in good standing.
• A minimum of 5 years working as an accountant or related position in industry.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required.
• Work effectively with teams, be a productive team player, and interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the general public.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience teaching multiple classes and those with relevant work experience.
• The ability to collaborate with faculty across the College and University is desirable.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.
• Particular attention will be given to candidates with productive records of teaching and scholarly activity that would strengthen current department initiatives and those with strong demonstrated leadership experience and capability.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities will include AGB214-Agricultural Financial Accounting, AGB260-Agricultural Data Literacy, and AGB323-Agricultural Managerial Accounting.
• Additional expectations may include supervision of undergraduate senior projects and/or internships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees