Assistant Professor in Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
College of Agriculture and Bioresources
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.
Key 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 three (per year) 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 skills to secure competitive funding for research or extension projects
Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more focal areas:
· Agricultural price analysis, commodity markets, and international trade,
· Agricultural finance, farm and agribusiness management, agricultural strategy, or
· 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 1st, 2025, with an anticipated start date of July 1st, 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 EconJobMarket
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.
- Cover letter
- Job market paper
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Letters of reference: 3