Assistant Professor of Practice (Extension Agricultural Economist)

Oregon State University Assistant Professor of Practice (Extension Agricultural Economist) Description The Department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University invites applications for an Extension Economist (Assistant Professor of Practice) position based in the OSU Extension Klamath County office in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This Agricultural Economist reports to the regional director assigned to the Southern Region. Reappointment is at the discretion of the supervisory team, which includes the Southern Regional Director, the Applied Economics Department Head, and the Extension Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Program Leader.

Job posting:

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/179885. Questions about this position should be directed to the search committee chair Daniel Bigelow (daniel.bigelow@oregonstate.edu).

Full consideration deadline:

May 20, 2026 Closing date: June 3, 2026 SUMMARY

OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The job duties of this position involve extension programming (65%), scholarship (15%), applied research (15%), and service (5%). Please see the job posting for the full list of job responsibilities, which include:

• Developing, designing, and delivering high-quality Extension educational programming to the communities assigned focused on applied agricultural and resource economics in the following potential topic areas:
• Water allocation, irrigation, and water management economics
• Farm and ranch profitability and enterprise budgeting
• Farm and ranch succession and transition planning
• Grazing practices and public lands management
• Agricultural production costs and input markets, including enterprise budgets
• Agricultural policy and regulatory impacts
• Energy, climate, and natural resource economics
• Market trends, risk management, and economic resilience
• Conducting needs-assessment activities to identify priority economic issues affecting stakeholders in the Klamath Basin and surrounding regions.
• Translating economic research and data into practical decision-support tools.
• Integrating economic analysis into multidisciplinary Extension programs.
• Travelling/driving to deliver Extension education and maintain stakeholder engagement throughout Klamath Basin and Southern Region.
• Developing and maintaining networks of formal and informal interest groups to support Extension programming and applied economics work.
• Producing peer-validated scholarly outputs such as Extension publications and research reports.
• Evaluating and documenting applied economic research outcomes and communicating results through Extension publications, presentations, and other outreach venues.
• Collaborating with Extension faculty, researchers, and industry partners to design and implement relevant applied economic research projects relevant to regional priorities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Economics, or a closely related field. Degree must be completed by the start date.
• Demonstrated experience conducting applied economic analyses relevant to agriculture, natural resources, or rural communities.
• Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate successfully with a broad and diverse audience.
• Experience presenting to stakeholder groups.
• Experience working collaboratively with broad and diverse stakeholders, including producers, agency partners, and Extension or outreach professionals.
• A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, professional office software, and collaborative work platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to translate economic data and analysis into clear, practical information for nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working within Cooperative Extension or a land-grant university system.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Water and irrigation economics
• Agricultural policy analysis
• Natural resources or environmental economics
• Farm management and enterprise budgeting
• Economic impact analysis
• Experience securing external funding or contributing to grant proposals for applied research or Extension programs.
• Familiarity with Oregon agriculture, particularly issues relevant to the Klamath Basin or similar production regions.
• Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communications tools and systems, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
• Ability to incorporate multiple cultural perspectives in educational design and delivery.

Salary range:

$60,990

• 78,000.

Benefits:

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is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Job Information Contact Name Daniel Bigelow Contact Email daniel.bigelow@oregonstate.edu City Klamath Falls State/Province Oregon Country United States Apply Now