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The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies at Iowa State University located in Ames, Iowa seeks applicants for a 9-month, tenure/tenure eligible, at the rank of assistant or associate professor. This position focuses on teacher education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through agricultural and life sciences education. The position is 70% teaching and advising, and 25% research, and 5% service.

Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, both resident and online; advising undergraduate and graduate students; supervising student interns; serving on departmental, college, and university committees; advising a student organization; developing a focused area of scholarship supported by extramural funding.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest and ability related to agriculture and life sciences education and will develop a strong research program of national scope focused on teacher education in agriculture and life sciences education.

The University is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment and applicants are requested to include how they will further this goal in their cover letter. The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies promotes an environment of inclusive excellence where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed, professionally and personally. We are committed to recruit and retain diverse faculty, staff, and students and support several initiatives to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion and work-life balance.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD, awarded by the start date, in Agriculture Education or closely related field

Experience in teacher education

Experience conducting research

Associate Professor: For consideration at the associate professor rank, applicants must meet, in addition to the above requirements for this position, the department, college and university standards for appointment at the associate professor rank with tenure, including nationally recognized contributions to scholarship in their area of expertise, a record of acquisition of external funding for research activities, and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three or more years of teaching experience in agriculture or closely-related field at the school-based or college level

Demonstrated ability, interest, and innovation in resident and online teaching

Demonstrated experience in one or more areas related to agricultural STEM education

Demonstrated experience in experiential learning

Demonstrated success in securing extramural funding to support scholarship

Evidence of ability to work effectively within and across diverse student, faculty, and staff populations.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Agriculture Education and Studies has as its focus 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.

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 https://www.ageds.iastate.edu/

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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 (including diversity and inclusion goals)

3) Contact Information for Three References

4) Statement of teaching philosophy

5) Statement describing research goals

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

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