Assistant Professor in Agricultural Education

Equal Opportunity And Excellence In Education And Employment

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. 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.

Assistant Tenure-Track Professor

Fall 2026

Agriculture

Agricultural Science/Education

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

03/24/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

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.

• 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

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.

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 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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Dr. Thomas Henderson, Search Committee Chair

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This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https://.

All work must be performed within the State of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. The person holding this position is considered a…