Postdoc Social Sciences Research and Teaching

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of this position will involve conducting research in sustainability in agriculture and teaching within the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. The department focuses on teaching, learning, and communication processes, and integrates all three elements of the land‑grant mission—learning, discovery, and engagement. Our work emphasizes how educational processes influence and support a wide range of clientele in diverse agricultural settings. Department/Program & College Description: The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies has as its focus the teaching, learning, and communication 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.

Requirements

An earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment in Agricultural Education or a related discipline.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of high school agricultural education teaching experience.
Demonstrated experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods, supported by examples of applied research or project work.
Demonstrated scientific writing and publishing experience.