Job Details

Overview

Assistant Professor, Agribusiness California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly). The Agribusiness Department (AGB) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences seeks a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty member starting August 17, 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses such as basic and intermediate agricultural economics, human resource management, data analytics, quantitative management methods, and agribusiness management.
• Collaborate with other departments within the college and with other colleges to integrate interdisciplinary teaching, including coverage for courses taken by non-AGB majors (e.g., Wine and Viticulture, Agricultural Communications, and Agricultural Systems Management) as well as AGB majors.
• Supervise undergraduate senior projects and advise student clubs and national competition teams.
• Engage in scholarly activities (research, grant writing, publications, presentations) and foster undergraduate research collaborations.
• Provide service on department, college, and university committees, and engage with state, national, and professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Required: Earned doctorate in Agricultural Economics, Resource Economics, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or a related field. ABD candidates may be considered with proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated or potential excellence in teaching, effective communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to be a productive team player.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to secure external funding and publish research; strong written and oral English proficiency.
• Commitment to student-centered learning, ability to work in multidisciplinary settings, and interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applied and innovative research backgrounds with relevance to California agriculture.
• Industry experience, university-level teaching experience, a track record of external funding, and demonstrated ability to conduct impactful research.

Special Conditions

• Mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act; comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Background check required after conditional offer; final candidate must satisfy background check before appointment. Sensitive positions may require additional checks.
• Cal Poly maintains a smoke- and tobacco-free campus.
• Cal Poly complies with CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy; tenure-line faculty are expected to establish an on-campus presence in California.

About The Department

The Agribusiness Department includes roughly 600 undergraduate majors, over 140 minors, and 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty. The program offers a B.S. in Agribusiness with curricula in data analytics, agricultural economics, accounting, marketing, finance, risk management, supply chain management, human resource management, and related areas. Experiential learning and industry engagement are integral to the curriculum.

How To Apply

Review begins November 21, 2025. Materials should be submitted by that date for full consideration. Applications submitted after this date may be considered. Required documents: cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, statement of goals and plans for research, Universal Student Success Statement, and at least three professional references. Finalists will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Inquiries: Prof. Ricky Volpe, Search Committee Chair, Agribusiness Department, 805-###-####, ...@calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity Notice: Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status in education or employment. Cal Poly complies with applicable civil rights laws and policies and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.