Professor of Practice: Agribusiness Supply Chain Management Program Director

Classification: 12-Month Faculty
Priority Screening Date: January 5, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Appointment Date: Fall 2026

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university's Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

Summary

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), invites applications for the position of Professor of Practice and Founding Program Director for the Agribusiness Supply Chain Management (ASCM) program. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced industry leader to help design, grow, and lead a unique program specializing in perishable supply chain management that lies at the intersection of business, agriculture, and sustainability - right in the heart of California's Central Coast, one of the most vital agribusiness regions in the world.

Endowed by leading industry partners who recognize the urgent need for innovation and talent in the agribusiness supply chain with a particular focus on perishables, the ASCM Program is poised to become a signature offering within the College of Business portfolio and across California. The particular focus of this program provides the Founding Director with an opportunity to play a pivotal role in building a nationally distinctive and unique program that may serve as a resource across the industry, shaping the next generation of diverse and resilient leaders, and strengthening the agricultural economy of the region.

About the College of Business

The College of Business's mission is "to inspire the practice of Responsible Business, balancing profit, people, ethics, equity, and plan; we promote the success of our ethnically and economically diverse students by facilitating engaged learning involving real-world challenges, conducting practice-based relevant research, and collaborating with community partners."

CSUMB is nationally recognized for its commitment to student social mobility - ranked #2 in the Western Region by U.S. News & World Report in both 2024 and 2025. CSUMB has a #7 regional ranking as a Top Public School for Regional Universities according to the U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings. Many of our students are the first in their families to attend college, and we take great pride in preparing them for successful, meaningful careers.

The Role of the Founding Program Director

The Program Director will be a Professor of Practice, a non-tenure-track faculty appointment designed for accomplished industry leaders. This role blends teaching, program leadership, and external engagement.

The Director will bring deep industry knowledge and connections -…