Assistant​/Associate Professor, Technology Adoption and Human Resources

Assistant/Associate Professor, Technology Adoption and Human Resources

Job No: 553505
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Central California:
San Luis Obispo
Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type:
Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis:
Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Faculty - Agriculture

The Agricultural Business Department (AGB) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo seeks a full‑time, academic year, tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor of Technology Adoption and Human Resources beginning August 17, 2026. The position will build on Cal Poly’s strong position within the California agricultural industry to train the next generation of agricultural leaders and advance AGB’s capacity to develop programming in technology adoption and its implications for human resource management.

Candidates will support the assessment of commercial viability of technologies, the skills workers need to adapt, and the workforce training and development implications.

• Develop contacts among California’s agricultural producers, technology producers, and the food distribution industry.
• Collaborate with other CAFES departments and centers such as BRAE and the Cal Poly Strawberry Center.
• Teach courses in basic and intermediate agricultural economics, human resource management, data analytics, quantitative management methods, and agribusiness management.
• Supervise undergraduate senior projects and advise student clubs and national competition teams.
• Participate in scholarly activities including research, grant writing, publications, and presentations.
• Provide service on department, college, and university committees, and on state, national, and professional organizations.
• Engage in research collaboration with undergraduate students.
• Work with other departments in the college and with other colleges.

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Economics, Resource Economics, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field. ABD candidates may be considered with proof of award.
• Demonstrated or potential for excellence in teaching, effective communication, interpersonal skills, and teamwork.
• Proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
• Potential to secure external funding and publish research.
• Ability to interact well with peers, students, industry partners, and the public.
• Experience and commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching, and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings.
• Strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environments.

• Applied and innovative research backgrounds with clear application to California Agriculture.
• Industry experience and university‑level teaching experience.
• Record of successful academic research and generation of external funding.

• The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Background check required before start; failure may result in withdrawal of offer.
• Compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 and other relevant regulations.

Cal Poly is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. The university complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Cal Poly is a diverse community and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We prioritize inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.

The Agricultural Business Department has roughly 600 undergraduate majors, over…