Adjunct Assistant Professor

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites application for a full‑time, non‑tenure‑eligible faculty appointment at the rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s teaching mission in ecology, organismal biology, and data‑driven environmental science. Primary responsibilities will include: Teaching four courses per academic year, specifically: ENSCI 3700: GIS for Ecology and Environmental Science (Fall) BIOL 1010: Introductory Biology for nonmajors (Spring) Developing new undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas aligned with departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise, particularly: Introductory applied data analysis for ecological and environmental sciences Machine learning applications in ecology, environmental monitoring, and biodiversity research for upper-level undergrads and graduate students Engaging in departmental service, including contribution to program development, participation in curriculum planning, and support of departmental initiatives related to student success. Mentoring undergraduate students, especially those involved in experiential learning, research projects, environmental data analysis, and computational ecology. The ideal candidate will be committed to innovative, experiential, and data‑driven teaching practices that prepare students to tackle challenges in ecology and environmental science.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated university‑level teaching experience in ecology, environmental science, biology, or quantitative methods.
• Experience teaching or designing courses that involve statistical programming, data science, GIS, or machine learning as applied to ecological questions.
• A record of scholarly activity, including publications in nationally or internationally recognized journals.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers.
• Background in ecological data modeling, remote sensing, computational ecology, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Teaching four courses per academic year, specifically: ENSCI 3700: GIS for Ecology and Environmental Science (Fall) BIOL 1010: Introductory Biology for nonmajors (Spring)
• Developing new undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas aligned with departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise, particularly: Introductory applied data analysis for ecological and environmental sciences Machine learning applications in ecology, environmental monitoring, and biodiversity research for upper-level undergrads and graduate students
• Engaging in departmental service, including contribution to program development, participation in curriculum planning, and support of departmental initiatives related to student success.
• Mentoring undergraduate students, especially those involved in experiential learning, research projects, environmental data analysis, and computational ecology.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees