Lecturer AY - Agribusiness

Lecturer AY - Agribusiness & Food Industry Management/Agricultural Science

Job No: 556997
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Agriculture, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Agribusiness & Food Industry Management/Agricultural Science
Huntley College of Agriculture

The Department of Agribusiness & Food Industry Management/Agricultural Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer positions in the Department of Agribusiness & Food Industry Management/Agricultural Science.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:

• Agriculture: The Foundation of Civilizations
• Ethical Issues in Food, Agriculture, and Apparel Industries
• Accounting for Agribusiness
• Financial Analysis for Agribusiness
• Agribusiness Personnel Management
• Global Resources for Food
• Equine Enterprise Management
• Equine Appraisal and Evaluation

Responsibilities

Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses. While not required, attendance at department meetings and events is encouraged.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Agribusiness, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Science, History, Philosophy, or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Agribusiness, Economics, Agricultural Economics or related discipline
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching
• Knowledge of assessment

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

How to Apply

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
• Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses
• Three letters of recommendation, signed and dated within 18 months of application

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Jon C. Phillips, Ph.D., Chair, Agribusiness & Food Industry Management/Agricultural Science Department and Professor of Agribusiness at jcphillips@cpp.edu.