Assistant/Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics

About the role

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. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Build on Cal Poly’s strong reputation in California’s agricultural industries to train the next generation of agricultural leaders.
• Teach two or more of the following topics: agricultural economics, agricultural finance, agricultural policy, agricultural data analytics, and agricultural management.
• Supervise undergraduate senior projects and advise student clubs and national competition teams.
• Participate in scholarly activities (research, grant writing, publications, presentations) as part of professional development.
• Collaborate with other departments in the college and with other colleges at Cal Poly.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Economics, Resource Economics, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field.
• Proven ability to secure external funding and publish research.
• Experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Economics, Resource Economics, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field.
• Near completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to the start of the appointment.
• Experienced in written and oral use of the English language.
• Ability to interact well with peers, students, industry partners, and the general public.
• Experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as collaborative work in multidisciplinary settings.
• Strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, and the demonstrated ability to generate external funding.