Assistant Professor - Agricultural Education and Studies
About The Position
The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies at Iowa State University seeks applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, with a focus on agriculture teacher education. This role involves 60% teaching and advising (undergraduate, MS, and PhD students), 35% research, and 5% institutional and professional service. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in agriculture education (resident and online), coordinating and supervising field experiences, developing a research program of national scope addressing current issues in agriculture and life sciences education, securing external funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, presenting research at national conferences, and advising students. Service on departmental, college, and/or university committees, engagement with professional organizations, and potentially advising a student organization are also expected.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a teacher preparation program.
- Evidence of effective and innovative resident and online teaching.
- Documented experience conducting and disseminating research/scholarship.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to agriculture education, both resident and online.
- Coordinating, facilitating and supervising field experiences.
- Developing 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.
- Securing external funding.
- Publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Presenting research at national conferences.
- Advising undergraduate and graduate students.
- Service on departmental, college, and/or university committees.
- Engagement with professional organizations.
- Potentially advising a student organization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
