Assistant Professor, Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Agricultural Economics. The candidate will engage in applied research, teach courses, and collaborate with stakeholders to address agricultural challenges. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by July 1, 2026, and demonstrate strong research and teaching capabilities. The role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and aims to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

Professional expense allowance

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be completed by July 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated ability in high-quality research.
• Evidence of outstanding teaching skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead applied research in agribusiness management.
• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Work with producer groups and NGOs for solutions.
• Manage multi-stakeholder projects and secure funding.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or related field

Job description

Overview

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Agricultural Economics with responsibilities in research and teaching. We seek a scholar who combines rigorous economic analysis with a commitment to applied research, stakeholder engagement, and innovative teaching. The successful candidate will advance understanding of agribusiness management and agricultural markets, while equipping students and stakeholders with practical tools to address the evolving challenges of food systems, sustainability, and rural development.

Responsibilities

• Research: Design and lead applied research on farm and agribusiness management, agricultural markets, policy analysis, or related fields. Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and produce applied outputs such as extension bulletins, policy briefs, and industry reports.
• Teaching: Deliver a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Agricultural Economics.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work closely with producer groups, agribusiness leaders, government agencies, and/or NGOs to co-develop solutions that address real-world challenges in agriculture and rural economies.
• Project leadership: Secure external funding, manage multi-stakeholder projects, and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives within the university and beyond.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. (completed by July 1, 2026) in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Economics, or a closely-related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research using cutting-edge approaches in economic analysis, applied econometrics, agricultural policy, or agribusiness.
• Evidence of innovative research and potential for sustained scholarly contributions.
• Evidence of outstanding teaching skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to academic, producer, and policy audiences.
• Evidence of requisite knowledge and skills to secure competitive funding for research or extension projects.

Preferred focus areas

• Agricultural price analysis, commodity markets, and international trade
• Agricultural finance, farm and agribusiness management, agricultural strategy
• Rural and/or Indigenous development and food security

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics focuses its research and teaching around applied economics, agribusiness and agri-food policy, and economic analysis for the agriculture and resource sectors. We offer both doctoral and master’s degrees in agricultural economics. Our undergraduate program has more than 250 students across four degrees: agribusiness, agricultural economics, resource economics and policy, and food industry management.

The College of Agriculture and Bioresources is an international leader in applied research and scholarship with expertise and integration across four primary themes: plants and animals; food, feed and bioproducts; environment and ecology; and business and applied economics. The college has a century-long reputation for teaching, research and outreach and has been a consistent strength for the university. The college has played a pivotal role in the development of the agricultural and food industries in Saskatchewan with a legacy of public engagement and cooperative partnerships. Our faculty provides an exceptional learning experience and prepares graduates for leadership in the bioeconomy.

Salary bands for this position for the 2025-2026 academic year are as follows: Assistant Professor: $110,489 to $131,909. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package with a dental, health and extended vision care plan, pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2025, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, three reference letters, teaching philosophy statement, statement of research interests, and supporting documents (e.g., job market paper) via https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11775 .

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

The University believes equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation, and creativity. Women and other minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals to enrich our work and learning environments. Following Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

More information about the University of Saskatchewan (www.usask.ca), the College of Agriculture and Bioresources (www.agbio.usask.ca), and the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (https://agbio.usask.ca/departments/agricultural-and-resource-economics.php) can be found online.

Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 9/19/2025
Closing Date: 12/1/2025

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.