Assistant Professor - Agricultural Education and Studies
- Location
- Ames, IA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Doctorate
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- agricultural education teaching
- research program development
- graduate student advising
Also useful
- online course instruction
- teacher preparation
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Retirement
About the role
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Agricultural Education and Studies Appointment Type: Faculty
Responsibilities
The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies at Iowa State University located in Ames, Iowa, seeks applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. The focus of the position will be in agriculture teacher education. The position is 60% teaching and advising (undergraduate, MS and PhD students), 35% research, and 5% institutional and professional service.
Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to agriculture education, both resident and online, and coordinating, facilitating and supervising field experiences. The candidate will be expected to develop a productive research program of national scope that addresses current issues related to agriculture and life sciences education and aligns with departmental strengths and mission.
Research effort will include securing external funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, presenting research at national conferences, and advising undergraduate and graduate students. Service on departmental, college, and/or university committees, engagement with professional organizations, and potentially advising a student organization is expected. Required
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D., awarded by the start date, in Agricultural Education or closely related field. Three years of teaching experience in agriculture or closely related field at the school-based or college level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a teacher preparation program.
- Evidence of effective and innovative resident and online teaching.
- Documented experience conducting and disseminating research/scholarship.
- Department/Program & College Description: The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies has its focus in the teaching and learning processes.
- All three elements of the land-grant philosophy -- learning, discovery, and engagement -- are part of the department's emphasis on the educational processes and how these processes impact our clientele in a variety of agricultural settings.
- Proposed Start Date: August 16, 2027 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of application/Cover letter 3) Contact Information for three professional references 4) Statement describing research goals 5) Statement of teaching philosophy Applications will be collected until the position is filled. However for full, guaranteed consideration, applications should be received by October 31, 2026.
- If you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Dr. Scott Smalley at, or by email at.
- Why Choose ISU?
- General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website.
- Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: * Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans * Generous leave plans * Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) * Life insurance and long-term disability * Flexible Spending Accounts * Various voluntary benefits and discounts * Employee Assistance Program * Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: October 1, 2026 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R20021 Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel., email.
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