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Assistant Professor of Horticulture

The Agriculture Program invites applications for a fulltime, tenure-track appointment in Horticulture at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is primarily a teaching position and the person appointed to the position will teach in some of the following areas:
Integrated pest management, weed biology, tree and fruit crop production and management, principles of horticulture and practices, nursery production, crop physiology, plant breeding and agricultural propagation. Additional duties will include: course development, establishing an active student-focused experiential learning research program. Other responsibilities will include student mentoring and advising a highly diverse student population. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure.

This is an academic year appointment. Opportunities may exist for additional grant-funded Summer activities and interdisciplinary projects on the 2-acre sustainable garden.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or equivalent degree required in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, Pomology or a closely related field. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence as evidenced by strong teaching evaluations by students. Applicants should provide evidence of experience or interest in serving a highly diverse majority minority student population. Candidates with ABD status will be considered beyond the initial round of review only if the dissertation advisor confirms the candidate is on track to complete all requirements for the PhD.

All requirements for the PhD must be completed prior to the inception of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is for candidates who provide evidence of effective teaching at the college level. Post-doctoral research, extension experience or teaching experience at the Junior college will strengthen an applicant's candidacy, as will a strong background interest and work experience in production and management of crops commonly grown in California. Previous experience in working across disciplines to develop student experiential learning research programs is highly desired.

How to Apply

& Deadline: A complete application must include:
1) an application letter, specifically addressing the position description and qualifications;
2) evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching evaluation;
3) unofficial copies of transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire;
4) an updated and complete curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references;
5) a diversity statement;
6) a statement of teaching philosophy;
7) a statement of research agenda and
8) a job search paper or article. To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Dr. Oluwarotimi Odeh Department of Economics, Agriculture and Social Science California State University Stanislaus One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382 Email: ooodeh Screening of complete application files will begin on September 14, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. This appointment begins on August 19, 2027. Please note that the CSU does not use automated decision systems or artificial intelligence tools in making hiring or selection decisions.

All applicant evaluations and employment decisions are made by human reviewers, using structured candidate responses and job-related criteria to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with FEHA.

Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated hiring range is $6,584- $7,111 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

About the Department and the College, Campus, and Area:
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is a multidisciplinary program blending contributions from several of 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 State's Agriculture program, visit our Web site:…