Part-Time Lecturer; s Pool in Agricultural Economics

Overview

Part-Time Lecturer(s) Pool in Agricultural Economics. The Agriculture Program invites applications to establish a pool of adjunct lecturers qualified to teach undergraduate agricultural economics courses. Program needs vary from semester to semester, but some combination of the following courses are likely to be in need of staffing:
Principles of Agricultural Economics;
Agricultural Markets and Pricing;
Agricultural Finance;
Appraisal of Agricultural Property; and Agricultural Commodity Futures.

Teach undergraduate agricultural economics courses as assigned. Staffing needs will vary by semester.

A Masters degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or related field is required, with strong college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.

PhD in Agricultural Economics or a closely related field. A candidates application will be enhanced by evidence of field experience and appropriate license and/or certification.

A complete application is required and must include: an application letter, specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial copies of graduate transcripts; and a professional resume, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Dr. Oluwarotimi Odeh, Rolland Starn Endowed Chair in Agriculture, Dept. of Economics, Agriculture and Social Sciences, California State University Stanislaus, One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382, , ooodeh

Consideration of applications will begin upon submission of complete documentation and work being available.

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package. Newly hired lecturers with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3 of the salary schedule and others are normally placed in Range
2. Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules are prorated based on the number of units assigned and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Salary rates for California State University Lecturers (Academic Year) can be found in the schedules linked below.

• Range 2
• Range 3

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is a multidisciplinary program blending contributions from several academic departments in support of lower and upper division core courses serving four concentrations:
Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Economics, Sustainable Agriculture, and General Agriculture. The program also depends on and fosters sustainable relationships with area community colleges through the implementation of a 2+2 curricular design. Students majoring in the program are encouraged to explore diverse approaches to agricultural production, distribution, and management within evolving economic and environmental settings. Experiential learning and applied research opportunities are supported within each concentration.

The B.S. in Agriculture is offered through the College of the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Academic programs providing curricular support for the major include Agriculture, Biology, Economics, Geography and Political Science. To learn more about Stan States Agriculture program, visit our Web site: csustan.edu/agriculture.

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion — one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. The University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members.

94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 masters programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State is recognized for national rankings and programs. CSU Stanislaus values shared governance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. Individuals with disabilities who require…