Assistant Professor Agricultural Education and Studies

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Agricultural Education and Studies

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and 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 departments emphasis on the educational processes and how these processes impact our clientele in a variety of agricultural settings.

Department Unit/Website:

For more information on the department visit 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

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 .

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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