Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics

China Agricultural University (CAU) – Oklahoma State University (OSU) Joint Program

About China Agricultural University (CAU)

Founded in 1905 and located in Beijing, China Agricultural University (CAU) is one of China’s leading institutions under the Double First Class Initiative, Project 985, and Project 211. It ranks among the top 30 universities in China and the top 200 globally (US News). CAU has 19 colleges and one department, covering nine major disciplines: agronomy, engineering, science, economics, management, law, liberal arts, arts, and interdisciplinary studies. The university hosts 14,679 undergraduate students, 9,311 graduate students, and 5,673 Ph.D. students.

https://www.cau.edu.cn

About Oklahoma State University (OSU)

Oklahoma State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university established in 1890 in Stillwater, USA. With over 33,000 students across five campuses and nearly 4,900 faculty members, OSU offers a comprehensive education through colleges such as the Spears School of Business, the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, the Ferguson College of Agriculture, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

https://www.okstate.edu

About the CAU–OSU Joint Program

The International College Beijing (ICB) of CAU invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in the joint education program between CAU and OSU. Established in 2011, the CAU–OSU program offers a joint undergraduate major in Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management (Agribusiness). Students complete 2–3 years at CAU before transferring to OSU to finish their degree.

https://icb.cau.edu.cn

Position Description

Faculty members will teach undergraduate students in English on-site at International College Beijing, China Agricultural University. Responsibilities include:

• Teaching 2–4 courses per year in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Law, Agricultural Finance, Agribusiness Management, International Agricultural Trade, or related fields (on CAU’s east campus);
• Advising and mentoring students;
• Participating in college activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agricultural Finance, Finance, Agribusiness Management, International Agricultural Trade, or a closely related field from a reputable university;
• At least two years of college-level teaching experience;
• Fluent English proficiency;
• Openness to cultural diversity and strong communication skills.

Benefits Highlights

• Free guesthouse accommodation or on-campus apartment rental with housing subsidy;
• Teaching excellence awards and performance bonuses;
• International travel subsidy;
• Medical insurance covering hospitals serving the international community in Beijing;
• Free Chinese language classes;
• Visa support.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following documents to [email protected]:

• Cover letter addressing teaching philosophy;
• Full CV indicating qualifications, experience, and skills;
• Most recent or most significant publications;
• Contact information for three professional references.