Position Details
Position Information
Department
Applied Economics (AAR)
Position Title
Assistant Professor (Practice)
Job Title
Assistant Professor (Practice): Agricultural Economics
Appointment Type
Academic Faculty
Job Location
Corvallis
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Department of Applied Economics and the Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Program of the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) invite applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Assistant Professor of Practice position in the area of Agricultural Economics. Reappointment of this Applied Economist is at the discretion of the supervisory team which includes the CAS Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader, and the Head of the Department of Applied Economics.
The faculty member will design, coordinate, implement, deliver, and evaluate multi-faceted community, farm and ranch Extension programs across Oregon counties. The individual may contribute to assessments of enterprise profitability and the impact of novel technologies or management strategies on financial or economic outcomes. Related priority areas include preparation of enterprise budgets of costs and returns for different activities. Other areas of responsibility may include economic impact analysis, farm financial management, guidance on crop insurance and other risk management alternatives, and farm labor management. The individual may also generate analysis in support of market development or process development efforts within the larger agricultural system or food supply chain. The faculty member will translate economic research and data into practical decision support tools, including Extension publications, economic impact analyses, briefs, presentations, and visual materials appropriate for diverse Extension audiences. The person in this position will work in close coordination with other extension faculty in AEC.
The faculty member must demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence through service or specific job duties, such as
developing and presenting programs targeting underrepresented populations. This faculty member will design, maintain, and carry out programs to ensure that all people have equal employment opportunities and equal program participation opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran's status. This faculty member will embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the
CAS CARE Commitment document.
This position carries the general and specific responsibilities of a faculty member described in the CAS Faculty Handbook and the promotion and tenure guidelines of Oregon State University. These include effective research programs, demonstrable scholarship and creative activity, service contributions, and active professional development.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7
cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
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Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a
comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU's safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.
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Future and current OSU employees can use the
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Key Responsibilities
70% Extension Teaching and Related Assignments
(a) Extension Teaching
- Utilize Oregon State University's Quality Teaching Framework to deliver high-quality, non-credit Extension education in agricultural, natural resource, and rural economics.
- Conduct ongoing needs-assessment activities to identify priority economic issues affecting agricultural producers, land managers, and rural communities in Oregon.
- Develop, design, and deliver Extension educational programming to the Oregon communities on applied economics. Programming topics may include but are not limited to:
- Enterprise budgeting and cost-benefit analysis of projects,
- Market trends, labor economics, risk management, and economic resilience,
- Farm and ranch profitability,
- Economic impact analysis,
- Agricultural production costs and input markets,
- Water allocation, irrigation, and water management economics,
- Agricultural policy and regulatory impacts,
- Energy, climate, and natural resource economics.
- Translate economic research and data into practical decision-support tools, including Extension publications, economic impact analyses, briefs, presentations, and visual materials appropriate for diverse Extension audiences.
- Deliver Extension education using a variety of teaching and engagement methods, including workshops, field days, webinars, virtual meetings, one-on-one consultations, and written or digital materials.
- Integrate economic analysis into multidisciplinary Extension programs by collaborating with county-based faculty, research center scientists, and state specialists.
- Design and implement evaluation protocols to assess and document Extension program outcomes and impacts.
- Use technology to increase the reach and effectiveness of Extension programming, including participation in Ask Extension and other electronic communication platforms.
- Engage in Extension teaching that supports equity, inclusion, and access for all audiences and document related outputs and impacts.
(b) Partnerships, Collaboration, and Networking
- Develop and maintain networks of regional partners to support Extension programming and applied economics work, including agricultural producers, irrigation districts, conservation organizations, tribal entities, local governments, and state and federal agencies.
- Organize and participate in program advisory groups and working committees to identify priority economic issues, guide program development, and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Extension faculty, research scientists, and external partners to develop science-based and data drive economic informed solutions to regional agricultural and natural resource challenges.
- Serve as an economic resource and liaison between OSU Extension and regional stakeholders to ensure economic considerations are incorporated into decision-making and planning efforts.
- Engage with community-based and regional organizations to support innovation, economic resilience, and sustainable resource management.
© Accountability
- Develop annual plans of work that address identified educational needs and document program outputs, outcomes, and impacts.
- Regularly report Extension activities and impacts through the Faculty Success system and other required reporting mechanisms.
- Communicate relevant, science-based economic information to community leaders, decision-makers, and Extension stakeholders when requested.
- Utilize appropriate communication strategies to promote Extension programs locally, regionally, and statewide.
- Travel as required to deliver Extension education and maintain stakeholder engagement.
15% Scholarship
- Engage in applied, practice-based, and engaged scholarship (application and dissemination of knowledge and products or outputs validated by peers and professional audiences) consistent with OSU Promotion and Tenure guidelines for Professors of Practice.
- Produce durable, peer-validated scholarly outputs such as peer-reviewed Extension publications, applied research reports, professional practice articles, and other web-findable materials.
- Communicate scholarly work to Extension audiences, practitioners, and professional peers using oral, written, and electronic formats.
- Document the impact and adoption of scholarly outputs relevant to community-based professional practice.
10% Applied Research
- Conduct applied research and economic analysis that directly supports Extension programming and stakeholder needs in agricultural and rural economics.
- Evaluate and document applied economic research outcomes and communicate results through Extension publications, presentations, and other outreach venues.
- Collaborate with Extension faculty, researchers, and industry partners to design and implement relevant applied economic research projects relevant to regional priorities.
- Contribute economic analysis and evaluation components to grant-funded projects, contracts, and service agreements that support Extension education and applied research.
- Maintain awareness of economic, policy, and industry trends at local, regional, and state levels and integrate findings into Extension programming.
5% Service
- Participate in departmental, Extension, college, and university meetings, committees, and activities consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
- Serve as a liaison to regional organizations and professional groups relevant to agricultural and natural resource economics.
- Engage in professional development and maintain active involvement in appropriate professional organizations.
- Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace and support cohesive marketing and visibility of OSU Extension programs.
What You Will Need
Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field that will meet the duties of this position.
Demonstrated experience conducting applied economic analyses relevant to agriculture or rural communities.
Demonstrated ability to translate economic data and analysis into clear, practical information for non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to stakeholder groups.
Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including producers, agency partners, and Extension or outreach professionals.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the region to support Extension programming and stakeholder engagement.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess, and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have
Experience working within Cooperative Extension or a land-grant university system.
Work experience in the private or government sector related to agriculture, business and/or rural economic development.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Enterprise budgeting and cost-benefit analysis of farm or ranch projects,
- Market trends, labor economics, risk management, and economic resilience,
- Farm and ranch profitability
- Water and irrigation economics
- Agricultural policy analysis
- Economic impact analysis
Experience securing external funding or contributing to grant proposals for applied research or Extension programs.
Familiarity with Oregon agriculture.
Experience using a variety of communication technologies (e.g., online platforms, webinars, data visualization tools) to extend programming reach.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive Extension programming and serving diverse audiences.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Local travel is an expectation of this position.
Pay Method
Salary
Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
$75,000 up to $92,000
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/179939
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P09908UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
07/13/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
05/08/2026
Full Consideration Date
05/31/2026
Closing Date
06/15/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following digital documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae/resume: Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae/resume and a short biography.
2. Cover letter that carefully addresses each required qualification
Accommodation and/or Accessibility Requests:
Please reach out to the Search Chair with any requests or questions for accommodation and/or accessibility relating to the interview process. Alternatively, requests may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (541) 737-3556.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Jen Alix-Garcia
jennifer.alix-garcia@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our
Background Checks website including the
for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at
employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.