Assistant Professor in Agricultural Education

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Northern California

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Agriculture 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

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Apply now Job no: 555135
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Agriculture

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

The Position: Assistant Tenure-Track Professor

Position Starts:
Fall 2026

College:
Agriculture

Department/School: Agricultural Science/Education

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $88,000 - $92,400 per year).

Initial Review Date: 03/24/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have completed at least one year of a PhD or EdD degree program prior to the hire date to be hired at the Assistant Professor level. Continued progress towards the PhD or EdD will be required for retention at the university, and a completed PhD or EdD is necessary for tenure and promotion to Associate Professor.

Additional requirements include the following:

• Demonstrated interest and commitment to undergraduate education
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language
• Demonstrated ability in applied research
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Secondary Agricultural Education
• Demonstrated ability or recent experience in undergraduate instruction
• Demonstrated ability to work with the agricultural industry
• Demonstrated ability or experience in academic program development and support

Responsibilities:

This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship (grants, etc.) and service (student advising, etc.). The successful applicant’s teaching and research programs are expected to contribute to interdisciplinary approaches to agricultural science and education.

How to Apply:

Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.

The Department:

The College of Agriculture serves approximately 975 undergraduate students, leading to a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business, Animal Science, Plant Science, or Agricultural Science. Additionally, the College offers a Master of Science in Agricultural Education. The hallmark of our program is an integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum that is organized without separate departments. The College is enhanced by the 800-acre university farm.

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Job-related questions should be directed to:

Dr. Thomas Henderson, Search Committee…