Economics Department (Agribusiness) – Full-time Faculty – Anticipated Fall 2027

Brigham Young University-Idaho; Rexburg (ID); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University–Idaho seeks a full-time faculty member in Economics/Agribusiness to teach courses in agribusiness and financial economics, advise students, and contribute to curriculum development. The position emphasizes teaching excellence and ongoing scholarly activity within the department.

Faculty teach 36 load hours annually across Fall, Winter, and Spring, with additional duties including meetings and professional development.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in a relevant field with professional or industry experience.
• Desirable areas include Agricultural policy, Agricultural finance, Operations management, Agricultural price analysis, Agricultural/commodity marketing, Investment analysis

Responsibilities

• Teach 36 load hours annually across Fall, Winter, and Spring Semesters.
• Advise students and participate in department and university assignments and service

Education

Advanced degree required (master’s or doctorate) in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Financial Economics, or a related field with professional or industry experience

Job description

## Economics Department (Agribusiness) – Full-time Faculty – Anticipated Fall 2027Apply: BYU - Idaho: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 3, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R0040884**IMPORTANT**Conditions of employment require employees to hold and to be worthy to hold temple recommends. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through a hiring process successfully. An expired recommend will prevent consideration for hire. **Posting Closes**Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST**University Environment** Brigham Young University–Idaho is supported and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. As a private, baccalaureate institution, the university is teaching focused and student centered by design. To learn more about teaching at BYU–Idaho, see BYU–Idaho Faculty. BYU–Idaho prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing as authorized under Title 41 CFR § 60-1.5 (a)(6). As a condition of employment, faculty members hold and are worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Faculty abide by university policies and refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the university mission or the Church of Jesus Christ. Faculty who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ must also receive a clearance from the Church Educational System’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office (the ECO) to be eligible to be considered for or continue employment. **Position Summary**Help fulfill the university’s mission by teaching students and providing content expertise in agribusiness, financial economics, or other courses that contribute to the department’s curriculum. Additional responsibilities include advising students and other department and university assignments.Throughout their careers, all BYU–Idaho faculty are expected to actively pursue professional development opportunities in learning and teaching and ongoing scholarly development within their discipline.**Application Requirements:***In addition to filling out the application, please include the following documents:** Cover Letter* Resume or CV* Transcripts (Unofficial permitted. If hired, official transcripts will be required.)* Student Evaluations, if applicable **Knowledge, Skills, and Experience**Advanced degree required (master’s or doctorate) in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Financial Economics, or a related field with professional or industry experience.Background and experience in one or more of the following is desirable:* Agricultural policy* Agricultural finance* Operations management* Agricultural price analysis* Agricultural/commodity marketing* Investment analysis Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching. **Work Schedule**Full-time faculty members teach 36 load hours annually, across Fall, Winter, and Spring Semesters; this total includes up to 6 load hours of professional development. In the days immediately preceding and following semesters, faculty members attend meetings, grade papers, perform professional development activities, etc. Semesters last approximately 14 weeks, and annual faculty contracts cover 47.5 weeks.Courses, and other department responsibilities, are assigned by the department chair. See additional information here.**Contact Information**Faculty Employment – Human ResourcesBrigham Young University–Idaho226 Kimball BuildingRexburg, Idaho 83460-1670(208) [e-mail]