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Do you enjoy cooking and working in a team environment? Iowa State University Dining is seeking applications for Cook I in multiple Dining locations across campus. Dining employs Cook I positions for 9, 10, 11, and 12 month appointments, with various shifts available. Upon interview, all applicants choose the specific jobs and schedules that they would like to be considered for.

Under direct supervision, performs general cooking duties using standardizes recipes and performs other preparation and sanitation duties as required.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other forms of food.

• Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel.

• Assists in on-the-job training and assist in directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment.

• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.

• Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed.

• Checks in food and supplies as necessary.

• Maintains food production records.

• Cleans kitchen, kitchen utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer.

• Serves food as required.

• Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to judge final food product for quantity (yield) and quality (color, taste, texture, etc.).

• Ability to determine the freshness and quality of raw and cooked food products by sight and taste.

• Knowledge of safe temperatures for serving food and storage of refrigerated and frozen storage of raw and cooked foods.

• Knowledge of principles of food sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to provide on-the-job training in food preparation to lower level employees.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

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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

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.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and 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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The School of Education in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a Lecturer to teach a doctoral level, superintendent licensure course in the Educational Leadership, Organizations, and Policy Program entitled, “EDADM 6260: Equitable School Finance” during summer session, June 1-August 15, 2024. 

The course addresses the role of the federal, state, and local governments in education finance, tax issues, and structures. Other topics in the course include, but are not limited to bonding, budgeting procedures, financial analysis, and accountability. This course requires students to complete clinical fieldwork hours in school district settings and documentation of student artifacts of learning aligned with Iowa’s Standards for School Leaders and National Educational Leadership Preparation Standards.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Education or closely related field

• State of Iowa licensure credential for PK-12 Superintendent/AEA Administrator, and/or School Business Official

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional full-time experience as a public school Superintendent, AEA Administrator, or School Business Official

• Demonstrated ability to teach at the college graduate level

Department/Program & College Description:

The Iowa State University School of Education has a mission to educate, challenge, and prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Our program strengths are STEM education, rural education, instructional technology, leadership, diversity, social justice, and student affairs. These areas of interest not only benefit our students - they benefit the world. Iowa State University is a highly regarded research institution, and our School of Education follows its lead. We are home to acclaimed faculty members who are shaping our country's educational systems through their research. We house a variety of our country's educational systems through their research. We also house a variety of centers and institutions that are leading the way in research. Our rigorous program draws in students from around the country who want to learn from the best and brightest in education. Our faculty members not only teach - they inspire so their students can go on to inspire others after they graduate.

Department Unit/Website:

https://education.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
3) Contact Information for Three References

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees 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.

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The Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE) and the Microelectronics Research Center (MRC) at Iowa State University are seeking applications for a Grants Assistant II who will support the Applied Sciences Complex. 

This unique position is responsible for a variety of duties:

Post-Award and Financial Support:

• Supports post award activities including monitoring and preparing financial reports

• Provide guidance to faculty and researchers

• Review awards, track membership payments, submit necessary corrections

Pre-Award:

• Assist and prepare proposal budgets and documentations

• Maintain databases

• Develop proposal reports

ASC Support:

• Manage student check-in/-out processes, database management, safety requirements

• Point of contact for shipping/receiving/service requests

• Equipment liaison, prepares reports, serves as back-up for the ASC shuttle service

Student Support:

• Provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate students, serve as timekeeper

• Manage student space assignments, door access, and request keys

• Maintain databases

The successful applicant will have excellent organizational skills, have high attention to detail, be an excellent communicator, be proactive, have excellent time management abilities, and be able to manage multiple priorities. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.  

The College of Engineering is committed to sustaining a positive and productive environment for everyone and for the collective benefit of all.  The successful candidate will have job-management and organizational skills, the ability to work well with various stakeholders, the ability to communicate effectively, and work independently with self-motivation. All staff are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Level Guidelines
• Career-level position demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of related competencies
• Works under direct to general supervision and may receive guidance on more complex assignments
• Follows established procedures for work assignments, and completes assignments which are semi-routine and may be atypical in nature
• Applies thorough knowledge to respond to inquiries and requests
• Able to resolve most problems and issues and respond to requests without escalation
• Provides guidance to students
• May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team

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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

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.

Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and 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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Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

Ames National Laboratory is seeking an Industrial Hygienist III to lead the Environmental Health Programs within the Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) department. The Industrial Hygienist III works to prevent occupational illness and disease, assesses workplace occupational health and safety hazards, recommends control measures, supports efforts to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and identifies industry standards of practice that provide a safe working environment. Under general supervision of the ESH Assistant Director, the Industrial Hygienist III will provide program management in areas such as environmental sampling, hazard surveys and workplace evaluations, identification of exposure criteria, job hazard analysis, occupational exposure monitoring, chemical inventory management, work planning and control, training, and monitoring. This position will provide increased oversight and rigor to multiple ESH programs, especially in the areas of hazard analysis, work task evaluation, and documentation of safety and radiological systems, leading to improvements in human performance and reductions in exposure to workplace hazards. The position interacts with Ames Laboratory staff, scientists, students, visitors, ISU Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) colleagues, and DOE personnel.

This individual will provide industrial hygiene management to program elements that implement the Ames Lab strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals. In addition to the duties above, the Industrial Hygienist III will be expected to monitor and improve safety programs, conduct surveys, collect and analyze samples, complete inspections, manage surveillance, monitoring, and exposure data, and evaluate compliance.

Excellent coordination and communication skills are needed to effectively negotiate and appropriately influence the safety behavior of individual lab workers, group leaders, and research lab groups towards better procedures for best management practices.  This position involves multiple tasks and requires the ability to prioritize work, manage time effectively, and identify opportunities to work as efficiently as possible.
 

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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

3) List of Professional References

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.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and 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
• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

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Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned zone by motor vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime; to enforce criminal and traffic laws and university rules and regulations; and to check the security of buildings, functioning of outdoor lighting and traffic signals, and road conditions. Monitors and directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic as required.

• Responds to radio dispatched calls for a variety of services including investigation of alarms, animal control, assistance to motorists, building maintenance problems, domestic problems, thefts, and other acts against persons or property.

• Investigates, reports, and records traffic violations and accidents by interviewing witnesses, measuring distances, sketching diagrams, taking photographs, and conducting field sobriety tests to determine cause and fault.

• Investigates harm, damage or threats of potential harm or damage to persons or property by interviewing witnesses and conducting visual or audio surveillance or searches; detects and collects evidence; travels to other jurisdictions to investigate crimes that occurred on university property as necessary.

• Arrests violators or suspects by using minimum force. Processes arrested persons by taking photographs, obtaining fingerprints, and writing arrest reports; transports violators to jail.

• Determines appropriate action to be taken by weighing evidence and applying knowledge of law to solve the problem and administer justice; prepares and processes documents such as citations, complaints, affidavits, and warrants.

• Records information at scene of crime or accident by sketching diagrams, taking photographs, or taking notes. Prepares reports for use by department, university or social service agency, in court testimony or for insurance claims.

• Testifies in court or by deposition to present information accumulated at scene and to give professional opinions for criminal justice and insurance purposes.

• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time, administering first responder level service at the medical model level; lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations; and securing buildings and evacuating occupants.

• Responds to fire and ambulance calls to direct traffic, escort fire and ambulance vehicles, and prevent crime.

• Inspects and maintains law enforcement equipment by observing and cleaning to keep the equipment in reliable operating condition.

• Transfers deposits between the university and banks by personal pick up and delivery to maintain security of funds.

• Determines content for various public safety programs such as crime prevention, personal safety, playground safety, bike safety, and provides delivery to the university or community.

• Assists other agencies in serving warrants by delivering and serving in person for timely disposition of cases, and any other assigned duties.

• Provides advice and general information to students, staff, and campus visitors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of state criminal and traffic code and city ordinances; and university and departmental policy and operating procedures.

• Knowledge of patrol, investigative, and arrest procedures.

• Knowledge of the location of buildings and facilities, including fire and environmental emergency panels of the university and city.

• Knowledge of location and services of various university departments and community agencies.

• Knowledge of legal documents and processing procedures.

• Skill in oral communications as demonstrated by effective ability to provide general information and directions, mediate disputes, interview witnesses and suspects, testify as a witness in court, and make program presentations.

• Skill in written communications to produce reports and documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, format, punctuation, and grammar.

• Skill in administering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Skill in reconstructing accidents from interviews and physical evidence.

• Skill in operating vehicles both day and night in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic, and in unsafe conditions due to such factors as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow.

• Skill in operating radios and other law enforcement equipment.

• Skill in analyzing situations and using judgment to make appropriate decisions.

• Ability to communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.

• Ability to patrol on foot or bicycle; remain in standing or sitting position for long periods of time; pursue fleeing suspects; and perform rescue operations which may involve entering and exiting vehicles quickly, lifting, carrying or dragging heavy objects, climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles, jumping down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams, crawling in confined areas, balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces, and using bodily force to gain entrance through barriers.

• Ability to use sufficient physical force in apprehension of law violators.

• Ability to work and remain calm in stressful situations.

• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.

• Ability to hear and see acutely during day and night time conditions.

• Ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer terminal, personal computer, or other keyboard device.
 

Probationary Period:

To allow for the necessary time to complete the academy, on-campus training, and assessment as a certified police officer, the probationary period for a Police Officer will be 18 months. If a Police Officer has completed the academy prior to appointment, the probationary period will be 12 months.

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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

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.

Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and 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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The Department of Architecture, in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Design Technology. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for tenure and advanced rank of Associate Professor.

The department seeks qualified candidates for the start date of Fall 2024 who demonstrate excellence in integrated building technologies. Candidates must have a record of research in building technologies and/or sustained creative activity in the areas of new materials, processes of fabrication and assembly, computational design, building structures, or parametric performance. Candidates must be prepared to teach in our award-winning undergraduate and graduate sequence of integrated building technology which combines materials/assemblies, structural design, and environmental forces and systems; conduct research/creative activity in their area of focus; and provide service to the school and to the profession. A successful candidate will be expected to shape the evolution of our integrated building technology sequence and its relationship with our broader architecture curriculum. They also must develop an effective computational design pedagogy that translates principles of building technology into design representations, models, and simulations.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish, sustain, and grow a world-class externally funded research/creative activity program that complements or aligns with the department’s areas through independent and collaborative efforts. Additionally, the candidate is expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels, contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in institutional service and service to the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills, share our commitment to enhancing excellence and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• MArch, or BArch + Graduate degree in Architecture or closely related field.

• Associate Professor candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in scholarly design technology teaching.

• A record of research in building technologies and/or creative activity in the areas of new materials, processes of fabrication and assembly, computational design, building structures, or parametric performance.

• Recognition in teaching, research and/or creative activity in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence and machine learning, environmental performance, structural optimization, and/or new materials technologies.

• Evidence of incorporating a scholarly approach to the socio-cultural, ethical, and economic aspects of computational design, performance simulation, and digital fabrication.  

• PhD in building technology, computational design, or a closely related field

Department/Program & College Description:

The Iowa State University College of Design is a comprehensive design college. The Department of Architecture, with accredited programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, has a long history of excellence and is consistently ranked one of the top programs in the country. The College of Design brings together prestigious programs in architecture, studio arts, industrial design, graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture, and community & regional planning. The collaborative opportunities that emerge from the close interaction of these disciplines are one of the college's greatest advantages. The College of Design is home to approximately 1,930 (360 architecture) undergraduate and 180 (60 architecture) graduate students. Personnel in the college are dedicated to the broad, interdisciplinary education of design professionals. We are committed to the expanded role of design as an agent of positive change in society and advocate for sustainable practices. The successful candidate is expected to share and advance these values.

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.design.iastate.edu/academics/departments/department-of-architecture/

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by March 17, 2024. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at  jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition R13977.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

• A letter of application (including information about the desired rank) that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualification. (maximum 2 pages)

• A Curriculum Vitae

• A statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 2 pages)

• Contact information for at least three references including name, mailing address, email address and phone number, and other pertinent information.

• Other documents:

  • Work samples of research/creative activity (maximum 30 pages)

  • Evidence of teaching excellence (maximum 30 pages)

Direct questions to:

Mitchell Squire, Morrill Professor of Architecture, Undergraduate Program Coordinator

158 College of Design

Ames, Iowa 50011-2042

msquire@iastate.edu

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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences  (LAS) at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seek a Professor and Chair for the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (EEOB). Nominations and applications are sought for a visionary leader with demonstrated capacity to lead this department in its mission areas of teaching, research, Extension, and outreach/service. The ideal leader of this department will advance and promote a culture of excellence and accomplishment, access and service. The Department of EEOB teaching portfolio includes shared undergraduate degrees in Biology, Genetics and Environmental Science, and shared graduate programs in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Science, Genetics and Genomics, Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies, Plant Biology, and Sustainable Agriculture. The EEOB department incorporates state-of-the-art laboratories, greenhouses, experimental farms and landscapes, and access to campus-wide facilities that support their academic and research missions. Integration and collaboration are core values for the faculty that enhance the working environment.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Provide visionary leadership for the department to serve the varied needs of faculty, staff, students, stakeholders and citizens to fulfill the land-grant missions of the department, colleges and university;

• Serve the department and the college in accomplishing their missions, and be a collaborative member of the leadership teams of both colleges across all missions and academic departments;

• Communicate effectively the mission, vision and strengths of the department and colleges within Iowa State University, and to external stakeholders and collaborators in the public and private sectors;

• Encourage and foster interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments, centers, and institutes within and external to the university;

• Ensure sound fiscal and budgetary management to achieve the mission of the department and comply with college and university-level policies and practices related to fiscal responsibility and management;

• Foster an environment of collegiality in which all faculty and staff work to realize the department’s purposes and are held accountable for their performance;

• Keep faculty and staff informed about policies and expectations that may affect them;

• Stimulate and facilitate excellence and professional development in all aspects of teaching, research, extension/outreach and service;

• Maintain availability to faculty, students, staff, and stakeholders, and participate in representational activities on behalf of the department and colleges, including after-hours and travel as necessary;

• Recruit and retain the best possible people in all department positions, and develop and promote an outlook and activities that enable local-to-global engagement, innovation and entrepreneurship, and sustainability;

• Recruit, retain and enable the success of a broad student body of undergraduate and graduate students who are prepared to excel in the departmental program areas, cross-disciplinary thinking, and innovation and leadership;

• Assist faculty, staff and graduate students to attain resources through extramural funding by encouraging a culture of collaboration and innovation, team science, and investigator excellence;

• Nurture and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, including leaders and members of Iowa's various organizations supporting the program areas in the department and the college, and the general public;

• Nurture, maintain, and create excellent alumni relations, internal and external communications, marketing and recruitment, and partner and donor relations.  Enable departmental management and support for capital projects, fundraising and endowments to support all missions.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in any of the areas of expertise in the department or a closely aligned field

• Scholarly activities that qualify for tenure in EEOB and the rank of Professor

Preferred Qualifications:

To show evidence of demonstrated leadership in:

• Research experience relevant to the EEOB department mission:

• Organizational budget/fiscal management (e.g., of an academic department, college, or university-level unit);

• Personnel management, including recruitment, advancement, and retention of faculty and staff;

• Advancing teaching, undergraduate and graduate program planning and development, and student success;

• Advancing research enterprises and collaborations;

• Advancing Extension, outreach and service enterprises and collaborations;

• Working with external stakeholders, and building and expanding partnerships and coalitions with public and private sector organizations.

Position Details:

Initial Department Chair appointment is for five years with formal review during year four. This appointment serves in an at-will position at the pleasure of the Deans. The position will be filled as a 9-month appointment with summer salary while serving as Chair. This position has expected percentages of 85% administrative and 15% in a combination of teaching, research, outreach, and service. Proposed start date: July 1, 2024 (negotiable).

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology is a collaborative and collegial community of about 70 faculty, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and staff addressing a wide range of research questions using multiple approaches that bridge traditional scientific disciplines and span levels of biological organization. EEOB is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). The department administers undergraduate programs in Biology, Environmental Science, and Genetics, and our faculty participates actively in multiple interdepartmental graduate programs, including Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Science, Genetics and Genomics, and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. 

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.eeob.iastate.edu/

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Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by February 5, 2024. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R13577. 

Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• A cover letter

• A Curriculum Vitae

• Contact information for three references

• Vision statement which articulates your vision relevant to the department and program areas on the following topic areas:

  • Leadership, Innovation, and Communication

  • Research

  • Teaching

  • Outreach and Service

For questions about the application process, please contact Alison Parker at aparker@iastate.edu.

Additional Information:

• University information Iowa State University (iastate.edu), and Employment Opportunities | Iowa State University (iastate.edu)

• Region information About the State of Iowa | Iowa.gov Resources for Iowans, and  About Ames | City of Ames, IA

Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees 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.

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The Department of Architecture, in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Design. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for tenure and advanced rank of Associate Professor.

The department seeks qualified candidates for the start date of Fall 2024 who demonstrate excellence in design pedagogy and speculative design research. Candidates will be expected to make substantial and visible contributions to our program’s strong studio tradition of scholarly design teaching/learning through conceptualization, visualization, performance and making; and join our efforts to build an architectural education upon a plurality of foundations that consider varied epistemologies, experiences, histories, and methodologies emerging from within or outside the discipline. We understand architecture to be a cultural product that navigates a complex system of voices and ideas, as well as myriad social, environmental, political, and aesthetic concerns. In this context, an ideal candidate must articulate a clear and forward-looking pedagogical position followed by the willingness to build a contemporary studio paradigm that advances new cultures of design and new modes of thinking that prepares students not only for present-day urgencies but also imagined futures. We seek highly motivated candidates versed in the discipline of architecture, and who intend to cultivate a record of excellence in design teaching bolstered by a robust design research agenda, creative activity, and/or expanded studio practice.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish, sustain, and grow a world-class externally funded research/creative activity program that complements or aligns with the department’s areas through independent and collaborative efforts. Additionally, the candidate is expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels, contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in institutional service and service to the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills, share our commitment to enhancing excellence and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• MArch, or BArch + Graduate degree in Architecture or closely related field.

• Associate Professor candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in scholarly design teaching.

• A record of speculative design research, creative activity, and/or committed engagement in an expanded studio practice.

• Recognition in teaching, research and/or creative activity in one or more of the following areas: design representation; installations, theories of making and material culture; design pedagogy; or critical spatial practice.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Iowa State University College of Design is a comprehensive design college. The Department of Architecture, with accredited programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, has a long history of excellence and is consistently ranked one of the top programs in the country. The College of Design brings together prestigious programs in architecture, studio arts, industrial design, graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture, and community & regional planning. The collaborative opportunities that emerge from the close interaction of these disciplines are one of the college's greatest advantages. The College of Design is home to approximately 1,930 (360 architecture) undergraduate and 180 (60 architecture) graduate students. Personnel in the college are dedicated to the broad, interdisciplinary education of design professionals. We are committed to the expanded role of design as an agent of positive change in society and advocate for sustainable practices. The successful candidate is expected to share and advance these values.

Department Unit/Website:

  https://www.design.iastate.edu/academics/departments/department-of-architecture/

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by March 17, 2024. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at  jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition R13976.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

• A letter of application (including information about the desired rank) that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualification. (maximum 2 pages)

• A Curriculum Vitae

• A statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 2 pages)

• Contact information for at least three references including name, mailing address, email address and phone number, and other pertinent information.

• Other documents:

  • Work samples of research/creative activity (maximum 30 pages)

  • Evidence of teaching excellence (maximum 30 pages)

Direct questions to:

Mitchell Squire, Morrill Professor of Architecture, Undergraduate Program Coordinator

158 College of Design

Ames, Iowa 50011-2042

msquire@iastate.edu

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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The Iowa State University Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Microbiology, Ames, IA, is seeking applicants for the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This is a 12-month, term faculty position with responsibilities in extension (75%) and teaching (25%). We wish to hire a dedicated, innovative, and passionate educator with experience in curriculum development, teaching and or familiarity with IPM, but more specifically, crop disease management. The initial term for this position is three years with the possibility of renewal.

For extension, the candidate is to develop crop-related educational curricula and related materials. This will be for the Crop Protection Network (CPN), which is a multi-state and international collaboration of university and provincial extension specialists, public, and private professionals dedicated to providing unbiased, research-based information to farmers and agricultural personnel. This candidate will create and coordinate the CPN Academy, a new educational initiative that will deliver web-based learning material to diverse audiences interested or already working in crop protection fields. 

The candidate is also expected to develop and deliver an innovative, student-centered teaching program focused on the science and practice of IPM for field crops. The candidate will seek collaborative relationships with fellow IPM specialists in Iowa and across the country for the benefit of the students enrolled in our program. Teaching expectations include preparing and delivering undergraduate or graduate courses within the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Microbiology related to IPM. These could include existing courses such as Agron 544 (Host-Pest Interactions) or new courses related to the candidate’s interests.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in Plant Pathology or related field by time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Plant Pathology or related field by time of hire.

• Relevant knowledge and experience with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) related to field crops

• Relevant knowledge and experience in the practice and teaching of IPM topics

• Knowledge and experience with developing and delivering extension material to farmers, youth, agriculture specialists, and/or students in multiple formats (e.g., written, audio, video, interactive tools)

• Experience in developing and implementing stakeholder needs assessments to direct programming

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology and the Department of Entomology officially merged as of September 1, 2022. The new department is known as the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Microbiology (PPEM). The overall mission of the Department is to benefit society through research, teaching, and extension activities that improve pest management and prevent disease. Collectively, the Department consists of about 100 faculty, staff, and students who are engaged in research, teaching, and extension activities that are central to the mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Department possesses state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities in the Advanced Research and Teaching Building and in Science II. In addition, research and extension activities are performed off-campus at the Field Extension Education Laboratory, the Horticulture Station, the Agriculture Engineering/Agronomy Farm, and several Research and Demonstration Farms located around the state. Furthermore, the Department houses the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic, the Iowa Soybean Research Center, the Insect Zoo, and BugGuide. Several USDA-ARS scientists are also affiliated with the Department.

Department Unit/Website:

 https://www.ppem.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
3) Contact Information for Three External References (from ISU)

For guaranteed consideration, applicants must apply on or before March 1, 2024.

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.

Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees 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.

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As part of a campus-wide strategic faculty hiring initiative in the emerging research area of climate science and sustainability, the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology at Iowa State University (https://www.gdcb.iastate.edu/) seeks to hire an Assistant Professor in Plant Systems Biology. The applicant is expected to use modern genetic and genomics approaches such as genome editing, single-cell RNA-seq, multi-omics, computational modeling, network analysis and/or predictive phenomics. Research topics may include but are not limited to understanding how plants respond to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, cold, and/or biotic stresses such as bacterial, fungal and insect challenges, plant signaling networks, and a long-term goal of developing resilient crops. The incumbent has the opportunity to address fundamental plant biology questions related to agricultural sustainability and to collaborate with scientists across the ISU campus including in the Crop Bioengineering Center (https://www.cropbioengineering.iastate.edu/) and the Plant Sciences Institute (https://www.psi.iastate.edu/).

The successful candidate will actively participate in the teaching and learning mission of the department and the university by teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in biological sciences at the time of appointment OR Ph.D. in other fields with 1+ years of postdoctoral research in biological sciences

Preferred qualifications

• Strong potential for conducting and publishing innovative research in an appropriate research topic in plant systems biology

• Postdoctoral experience using contemporary genetics and genomics approaches

• Strong record of research success and productivity

• Commitment to enhancing existing research strengths at ISU such as by engaging in interdisciplinary or collaborative research

• Teaching experience and/or commitment to student-centric teaching and to mentoring

• Potential for success in securing extramural funding

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Full consideration is guaranteed for applications received by December 1, 2023. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R13257.  Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• A cover letter

• A curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three references

• A statement of research plans (3 pages max)

• A teaching and mentoring statement (1 page max)

For questions about the application process, please contact Shobhana Ghimire at shobhana@iastate.edu.

Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees 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.

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The Department of Statistics, jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in statistics and data science.  The successful candidate will develop and sustain a high-quality and high-impact research program, successfully compete for external funding, and collaborate with world-class researchers at Iowa State in statistics and other disciplines.  Further, the successful candidate will engage in professional and institutional service, teach graduate and undergraduate statistics courses, and advise graduate students in one of the first and largest statistics graduate programs in the country.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistics or a closely related discipline by start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Foundational knowledge of statistics and data science
• The ability to teach statistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• The ability to develop and sustain a high-impact research program with the potential to secure external research funding
• The ability to collaborate effectively with researchers across various disciplines, such as agriculture, life sciences, and liberal arts and sciences

College Information:

The Iowa State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world’s leading institutions of agriculture, with more than 160 years of leadership in science, education and extension.  The college educates future leaders, conducts mission-oriented research and shares new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. The college is one of eight colleges at Iowa State University, which is one of the most influential land grant universities in the nation.

Central to Iowa State University’s mission, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) is a collaborative, vibrant community of faculty, students and staff, committed to learning, research, and innovation.  With 21 departments, one professional school, 49 majors, and over 20 cross-disciplinary programs, LAS faculty support student success and engage in pathbreaking research across a wide range of fields.

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by Nov 17, 2023. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online. 

Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1.) Cover letter

2.) Curriculum vitae (CV)

3.) Contact information for three references

4.) Graduate transcript(s)

5.) Additional documents submitted as one combined PDF:

a) Research statement

b) Teaching statement

For any questions regarding the application, please contact Kathy Kiesling (kiesling@iastate.edu).

Number of Months Per Year:  09 Month Work Period

Time Type: Full Time

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Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees 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.

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The College of Design's Department of Industrial Design at Iowa State University welcomes exceptional candidates for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Industrial Design, starting from August 16, 2024. We're in search of individuals who are not only passionate about design education but also devoted to achieving excellence. Moreover, we are interested in those who have a curiosity about the application of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence in advancing the realms of industrial design, both practically and academically.

The candidates we seek will amplify and broaden our existing strengths while fully supporting the university's three-fold mission: education, research/creative exploration, and community engagement. This position demands individuals who possess the drive to redefine, build, and implement a culture of excellence in Industrial Design education, research, and practical application. The ideal applicant will boast a robust record of scholarly achievements, exhibit proficiency in instructing undergraduate and graduate courses, and actively participate in institutional and community service while being mindful of environmental impact. In accordance with our values, candidates should also share our commitment to promoting excellence and innovation while aligning with the department, college, and university's mission.

Iowa State University is at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship, with the Industrial Design department well-positioned to play a leading role in advancing the university's mission. As a faculty member in Industrial Design, the elected candidate will have opportunities to cultivate and nurture interdisciplinary relationships via curriculum-based and extracurricular initiatives. Our commitment to maintaining a collaborative, positive, and productive environment benefits each individual and the collective whole. We seek a colleague who brings both substantial design industry experience or teaching expertise to the classroom, to further enhance the learning experience.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate will maintain a strong record of scholarship, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in institutional service and service to the industrial design profession. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, align with our commitment to advancing excellence, and support the mission of the department, college, and university.

Teaching assignments may include discipline-specific courses or can bridge diverse disciplinary expertise, including:

• Industrial design studios (all levels)

• Industrial design history and theory

• Materials and manufacturing processes

• Human factors

• Design research methods

• Visualization analog and digital (Sketching, CAD, Prototyping)

• UX/UI

• Sustainability and Circular Economy

• Interdisciplinary Design Studios

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a closely related design discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of effective teaching that contributes to the department’s degree program.

• Evidence of professional experience and accomplishments in industrial design

• Successful record of academic research and scholarship.

• Record of active engagement in transdisciplinary collaborations.

Department & College Description:

The College of Design celebrates and builds on long-standing success as a comprehensive design school that embodies knowledge-sharing and innovation; the Department of Industrial Design exemplifies these qualities through the creativity and entrepreneurship of its community of makers, educators, and scholars.

The Department of Industrial Design was established in 2010 as part of the College’s expansion plan and endeavor to create the most comprehensive college of design in the region. The department was formed with a vision to bridge the intersections between design academics, practitioners, and end-users, by exploring new models, tools, and modes of working that strengthen design practice, improve social and personal growth to develop and build a world-class learning environment. The Industrial Design program offers a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design (BID) and a Master’s in Industrial Design (MID). Both the undergraduate and graduate programs are NASAD accredited. The undergraduate program includes cross-disciplinary integration, minors, industry sponsored projects, and study abroad opportunities. The program has established strategic collaborations with other highly ranked colleges and departments, such as electrical and mechanical engineering, apparel design, business, and human computer interaction. The Industrial Design department also offers an integrated and concurrent program that leads to a BID and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

The industrial design faculty and students are active members of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) with yearly membership provided by the program.

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.design.iastate.edu/industrial-design/

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2023.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format or URL:

• A letter expressing your interest should encompass your teaching preferences, scholarly pursuits, research direction, creative endeavors, and insights into how the evolution of emerging technologies will shape the landscape of industrial design education at Iowa State University.

• A current curriculum vitae.

• Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information.

• Teaching philosophy.

• Professional Portfolio (if available) providing work samples of research and/or practice (collated in one PDF or a URL).

• Teaching Portfolio (if available) including student work (collated in one PDF or a URL).

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to faculty search committee chair Assistant Professor Bruno Oro at brunooro@iastate.edu.

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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Iowa State University's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition invites applications for a 9-month Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (tenure-track) faculty position in Dairy Products Science and Technology. The position is 30% research, 30% teaching, 25% administration, and 15% service.

The selected candidate will conduct research in Dairy Products Science and Technology, focusing on establishing a dynamic, externally funded research program. They will teach undergraduate courses within the Food Science core curriculum, advise undergraduate students, and mentor graduate students. Additionally, this role includes directing the Iowa State University Creamery and contributing to the leadership of the Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center. The candidate will also be involved in campus committees, lead student activities, serve the dairy industry, and engage in professional organizations at both national and international levels.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Food Science, Dairy Science, or a related field, completed by the start date
• Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• At least six years of post-graduate experience in dairy processing/formulation

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 excellence in scholarship that establishes significant contributions to the field or profession with potential for national distinction, and a high likelihood of sustained contributions to the field or profession and to the university.

Professor: For consideration at the professor rank, applicants must meet, in addition to the above requirements for this position, the department, college, and university standards for appointment at the professor rank with tenure, including national distinction in scholarship, as evident by wide recognition and outstanding contributions to the field or profession and the ability to sustain contributions to the field or profession and to the university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Potential to establish a successful Dairy Products Science and Technology research program
• Ability to effectively teach core undergraduate Food Science courses and mentor graduate students
• Proven leadership skills in managing professional teams

Department/Program & College Description: The Food Science and Human Nutrition department offers undergraduate majors in Dietetics, Nutritional Science, Food Science, Culinary Food Science, and Nursing, as well as graduate programs in Nutritional Sciences, Food Science, Diet and Exercise, and Dietetics.  The department is supported by the Colleges of Human Sciences and Agriculture and Life Sciences. Facilities include a micro-creamery, test kitchens, sensory evaluation units, shared analytical equipment, and pilot-scale processing facilities.

Department Website: FSHN Department at Iowa State University

Proposed Start Date: August 16, 2024

Number of Months Per Year: 9-month Work Period

Time Type: Full-time

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by February 5, 2024.  All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online.

Please be prepared to enter or upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV) with contact information for three references
• Research statement (3-page limit) – Outline your proposed research program in Dairy Products Science and Technology.  Explain how your current knowledge and experience will enable you to achieve success in this area.
• Teaching statement (2-page limit) - Summarize your teaching philosophy, prior teaching roles and responsibilities, and areas of interest within the Food Science core curriculum.
• Leadership statement (2-page limit) - Describe your leadership philosophy, past leadership experiences, and the impact of your leadership.

For any questions regarding the application, please contact Dr. Terri Boylston at tboylsto@iastate.edu.

Why Choose ISU?

Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement plans
• Generous leave policies
• Onsite childcare in Ames
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (ISUEO) and the College of Human Sciences (CHS) is seeking an exceptional individual to lead its Human Sciences program to enhance the impact of Iowa State University (ISU) on the lives of Iowans. The Associate Dean and Director, also referred to as Program Leader within the National Cooperative Extension Service, provides strategic leadership and administrative management for the Human Sciences Extension and Outreach (HSEO) program. Specifically, this person provides leadership, motivation, strategy, vision, resource management, and coordination for the development and delivery of HSEO programs and faculty/staff development that address the diverse needs in Iowa communities and beyond. The Associate Dean and Director is an essential member of the Extension Leadership Team and the College of Human Sciences Cabinet. In keeping with the university's land-grant mission, the human sciences program works collaboratively within Extension and Outreach and with other mission areas of research and teaching to focus the resources of Iowa State University toward positive outcomes for all Iowans.

Iowa’s human sciences extension and outreach programs are delivered across the state through 100 county extension offices by a network of ISU faculty and staff, in addition to county paid staff reaching individuals, families, employers and communities through a variety of delivery methods. Partnerships with ISU colleges, other extension units, county extension councils, state government agencies, other universities, non-profit organizations, foundations, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and many others are essential to the success of the human sciences extension program. The Associate Dean and Director serves as a key leader in developing and supporting these partnerships. This position is expected to work with faculty, staff, and administration to seek and secure additional resources from public and private sources to support human sciences extension programs and initiatives.

The Associate Dean and Director is responsible for leading and developing a long-term strategy for human sciences extension and outreach programming. Candidates are expected to support and inspire a collaborative environment that fosters the open exchange of ideas and innovations through a culturally and intellectually diverse environment. This position will also support and provide stewardship for strategic collaborations across all mission areas (research, teaching, and extension), other extension program areas of agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, community and economic development, as well as other universities and with government agencies and non-profit organizations. The successful candidate will participate in the recruiting, hiring and orientation of new extension professionals and facilitate professional development to enhance program outputs, outcomes, and impacts. This position will also identify financial, human, and in-kind resources to enhance programming and pursue regional and national opportunities to enhance multi-state extension programming and new resources to support human science extension efforts. This position has a robust team to support administrative leadership, resource management, staffing, communications and evaluation.

The Associate Dean and Director position is a 12-month full-time appointment and reports to the Vice President for Extension and Outreach and the Dean of the College of Human Sciences for an initial term of five years. The appointment will be renewable upon mutual agreement of all parties. The successful candidate must meet the qualifications for a tenured faculty position as the rank of professor at Iowa State in one of the departments/school in the College of Human Sciences.

Responsibilities include:

Program Leadership

• Serve as the Associate Dean and Director of ISU Extension and Outreach, Human Sciences
• Provide visionary leadership for the College's extension and outreach efforts to serve the needs of stakeholders, faculty, and staff to advance the college and university’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Lead the Human Sciences extension and outreach efforts by working with College and Extension unit leaders to develop teams, collaborations, strategies, and action plans to continue the College's reputation as a national human sciences model for integrating research, teaching, extension and outreach, in addition to developing and sharing innovations and best practices locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Effectively communicate the vision, mission, and strengths of the college and extension within Iowa State University and to external stakeholders and collaborators in the public and private sectors.
• Be a collaborative member of the college leadership teams and university extension leadership teams.
• Foster a collegial, transparent, welcoming, and accessible working environment in which all faculty and staff work toward the college and extension’s purposes.
• Collaborate with other ISU departments and units, extension and outreach program units, and 28 county extension education regions to create and execute excellent programs, particularly in the focal areas of family, food, finances, disaster resilience, and behavioral health.

Program Administration

• Assist college leaders in enhancing the integration of extension and outreach, research, and teaching in collaboration with college leaders.
• Provide leadership, particularly as related to extension and outreach efforts, for the Human Sciences Dean’s Advisory Council.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships on campus as well as at state, multi-state, and national levels to enhance programming efforts focused on human sciences.

• Develop and manage entrepreneurial approaches to procure revenue through grants, contracts, gifts, and fees to support and expand ISU Extension and Outreach programs, including managing a multi­million dollar budget.
• Provide leadership for needs assessment, development, delivery, and evaluation of issues-based and interdisciplinary Human Sciences Extension and Outreach programs within the university and with outside agencies, with an emphasis on health and wellness, economic development, and food and environment.
• Direct and facilitate use of educational and communication technologies and creative formats for reaching a variety of constituents.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate a diverse campus and field staff funded from base budgets and revenue generation.
• Provide direction for the development and implementation of college extension and outreach programs, budgetary, and management policies as a member of the College and University Extension and Outreach administrative teams
• Participate in the 12-state North Central Regional Family and Consumer Sciences Program Directors meetings.

Scholarly Activities

• Contribute to the academic success of the College as a faculty member by supporting graduate students, conducting research, guest lecturing, and producing scholarly products as appropriate for Extension and Outreach.
• Lead teams and serve as principal investigator on external and internal grant-funded projects.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree/Doctorate in human sciences disciplines or related fields of study.
• A record of scholarly activities to qualify for tenure at the rank of professor in human sciences fields of study.
• Three (3) years of related experience in working with higher education or Extension.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated expertise with collaboration and goal planning
• Demonstrated expertise with personnel management
• Demonstrated expertise with budget management
• Demonstrated accomplishments in leading, mentoring, facilitating the professional development of others, and team building
• Demonstrated expertise in working with external stakeholders
• Nationally recognized extension and outreach profile

Iowa State University College of Human Sciences 

For additional information about the college visit https://hs.iastate.edu/ 

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
For additional information about ISU Extension and Outreach visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/

Iowa State University College of Human Sciences Extension and Outreach website:

For additional information about HS Extension and Outreach visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is an equal opportunity employer and in accordance with Federal law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Applications may be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by March 15, 2024. The following items are required to apply for this position. 

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References including name, contact information, nature of relationship and number of years known. References will not be contacted without permission. 

4) Statement on leadership experience.  (maximum one page)

5) Statement on accomplishments or commitments related to the responsibilities listed above. (maximum one page)

Applications that do not include the five documents listed above will not be considered. 

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.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees 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.

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The emphasis of this position will be food animal, although a primary bovine emphasis (focus on beef cattle) with exposure to other food animal species is possible. The primary roles of this position are to participate in the department's ambulatory care unit and to assist in the instruction of veterinary students within the department's professional program while acquiring the experiences necessary to achieve board certification. Responsibilities will include being on-call and providing emergency services.

All applications received by 1/31/2024 will receive full consideration. However, consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled.”

Required Minimum Qualifications:

DVM
 

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Experience working with bovine

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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

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.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

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