Van Vliet Term Professor - Agricultural Economics

University of Saskatchewan

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or Economics with demonstrated expertise in Agribusiness and International Trade topics. We expect the chosen candidate will have conducted research in the area of agricultural trade and policy. In addition, the candidate will contribute to the undergraduate agribusiness program by teaching AREC 356: Economics of International Agribusiness https://catalogue.usask.ca/AREC-356, as well as within our graduate program in agricultural economics. Evidence of being a high quality post-secondary teacher-scholar and demonstrated ability to operate as a team player in a collegial environment is also desirable.

Along with high quality research, the appointee will typically deliver up to three courses per year at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Teaching expectations will be determined at the time of appointment. The appointee will provide leadership and mentorship to both graduate and undergraduate students and is also expected to engage with relevant agricultural industry stakeholders.

Salary bands for this position for the 2026 – 2027 academic year are as follows: Assistant Professor: $113,527 to $135,535; Associate Professor: $135,535 to $157,543; Full Professor: $157,543 to $183,219. Additional research support for the Professorship is included to assist the appointee in developing and continuing a productive research program.

This position is supported by a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026, with expectations of formal interviews for chosen candidates early in the new year. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, three reference letters, teaching philosophy statement, statement of research interests, and a job-market paper submitted electronically through the Econ Job Market site, available at https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12191

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.

Enquiries about the position should be directed to: Dr. Hayley Hesseln, Associate Professor and Department Head, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Saskatchewan, Canada; h.hesseln@usask.ca.

Relevant websites:
• Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics - https://agbio.usask.ca/departments/agricultural-and-resource-economics.php
• University of Saskatchewan - usask.ca
• City of Saskatoon - saskatoon.ca