"Agricultural Business Assistant Professor"

Position Summary

The Department of Agricultural Business at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is searching for a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to instruct undergraduate students, conduct scholarly and applied research, and engage in service-related activities. The primary teaching and research fields will be in agricultural business management, with secondary focus in areas such as agri-food retailing and wholesaling, sustainable business practices in agriculture and food production, or emerging fields in agricultural and food business. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual.

Our Students: California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university has had a strong history of service and preparation of educators since the institution’s founding as a Normal School in 1911.

Qualifications

Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent):

• A doctorate (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, or closely related disciplines from an accredited (or equivalent) institution.
• Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for appointment, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2026.

Required Experience:

• Evidence of teaching at the university level or interest in undergraduate teaching,
• Evidence of scholarly productivity,
• Evidence of effective communication skills,
• A commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds,
• Experience in using instructional technologies and pedagogical methods in teaching or demonstrates willingness and ability to do so.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience establishing close working relationships with agricultural industries, organizations, and/or governmental agencies,
• Experience or interest in supervision of undergraduate projects, student research, advising student clubs, and mentoring national competition teams, including accompanying students to professional events,
• Experience obtaining external grants/contracts,
• Experience working collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams,
• A record of active participation or leadership roles in relevant professional organizations.

Application Procedures

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by January 15, 2026; review of applications may continue until the position is filled. This position automatically closes on February 27, 2026.

Apply online at: http://careers.fresnostate.edu

Attach the following:

1. Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing qualifications and experience
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information of three professional references
4. A one-page statement of teaching philosophy

Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items:

1. Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date).
2. Official transcript.