Go to... PTOC Assistant Professor, Agricultural Communication Apply now Job no: 559762 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Agriculture The Agricultural Education and Communication Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure‐track Assistant Professor of Agricultural Communication starting approximately August 12, 2027. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The primary responsibility of this appointment is to prepare future professionals in agricultural communication through student-centered
teaching, applied learning experiences, and industry-engaged scholarship. The successful candidate will contribute primarily to undergraduate instruction in agricultural communication, with an emphasis on strategic communication, journalism, marketing and brand communication, public relations, science communication, and foundational communication theory within agricultural and natural resource contexts. Teaching
responsibilities may include courses in areas such as social media strategy, public relations writing, crisis communication, audience analysis, communication campaigns, and current issues in agriculture, as well as other courses as assigned and deemed necessary by the department. Opportunities may also exist to collaborate with the Brock Center for Agricultural Communication and contribute to interdisciplinary
instruction that supports other degree programs within the department. The successful candidate will be expected to foster a learn-by-doing environment that emphasizes experiential learning, hands-on skill development, and applied problem-solving for the current communication market. Responsibilities may include supervising undergraduate senior projects, mentoring graduate students, advising student organizations and
competitive teams, and supporting internships, field-based learning experiences, and industry partnerships that connect students with agricultural communication professionals and stakeholders. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (e.g., research, grant writing, publications, presentations, and creative activities) as part of their professional development and contribute to
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