Assistant​/Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics

Advertised: July 02, 2026 (10:15 PM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled

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.

The successful candidate will build on Cal Poly’s strong reputation in California’s agricultural industries to train the next generation of agricultural leaders. To train leaders that can help manage complex current challenges facing agriculture, AGB seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor with capacity to teach two or more of the following topics: agricultural economics, agricultural finance, agricultural policy, agricultural data analytics, and agricultural management.

Teaching responsibilities may include basic and intermediate courses in these topics. Developing relationships with stakeholders in California’s agricultural industries is strongly encouraged, as is collaboration with other departments in the college, and with other colleges at Cal Poly. Other duties may include but are not limited to supervision of undergraduate senior projects and advising student clubs and national competition teams.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (i.e., research, grant writing, publications, presentations) as part of their professional development. Research collaboration with undergraduate students is particularly valued. The successful candidate is also expected to provide service on committees for the department, college, and university, as well as service to state, national, and professional organizations.

Rank and salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Anticipated hiring ranges:

• Assistant Professor: $90,948 - $105,156
• Associate Professor: $105,492 - $114,720

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.

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