Iowa State University
Assistant Professor of Economics of Crop Management and Markets
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, us, 50011
Assistant Professor of Economics of Crop Management and Markets
Position Title : Assistant Professor of Economics of Crop Management and Markets Appointment Type : Faculty, tenure-track Job Description : The Department of Economics seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics. One of six positions in a cluster hire will have research and teaching responsibilities, along with affiliations with the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) and the Iowa State Extension farm management team. Responsibilities are approximately 62% extension, 25% research, 8% teaching, and 5% service. The home college is the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The individual is expected to develop a nationally recognized extension and research program in the economics of agricultural production and technology with an emphasis on farm management, agricultural and bioenergy policy, and crop marketing. Extension activities will address critical farm management issues relevant to Iowa and the U.S., including the economics of farm management and marketing, the financial impacts of federal and state agriculturally related policies, and the innovation of new production and marketing opportunities at the farm level. The candidate will maintain one or more active projects under the auspices of the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station. Collaboration across departments, extension units, and university centers is expected. Research and teaching activities are envisioned to be synergistic with extension activities. A natural outcome is applied extension materials targeting producers, agribusiness professionals, and other relevant groups; original research in agricultural economics leading to publications in refereed journals and other professional outlets; and presentations at professional conferences. The candidate should generate extramural funds to support extension and research activities. Opportunities will exist to direct graduate student research and serve on graduate academic plan committees. The candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Teaching assignment: approximately one course per year. Required Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related field Preferred Qualifications Strong training in microeconomics and quantitative methods Strong evidence of research interests in one or more of the following fields: agricultural production, crop management, crop marketing, agricultural and/or bioenergy policy, environmental economics, resource economics, and/or agricultural finance Demonstrated ability to communicate economic ideas in public forums Demonstrated potential for accomplishment in extension and outreach Demonstrated potential for accomplishment in college teaching Demonstrated potential for accomplishment in research Department/Program & College Description The Department of Economics, with approximately 35 faculty, has a long tradition of excellence in education, research, and engagement with the community. Our undergraduate program is the academic home to about 500 students in three different majors. Our graduate program offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in economics and agricultural economics, and has placed graduates in vital positions in academia, government, and industry throughout the world. Faculty research covers a broad spectrum ranging from theoretical analyses to applied policy studies. The department is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. 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. Application Instructions To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Applications should be received by
December 14, 2025 . Submit a resume or curriculum vitae, a letter of application addressing your qualifications, a recent example of research (job paper), contact information for at least three references, and contact information for three references to provide letters of recommendation. If you have questions, contact the Search Committee Chair, John Crespi, at jcrespi@iastate.edu. Benefits Health and dental coverage 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 17, 2025 Posting Close Date : Job Requisition Number: R17917 Seniority level : Entry level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Education and Training; Industries: Higher Education
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Position Title : Assistant Professor of Economics of Crop Management and Markets Appointment Type : Faculty, tenure-track Job Description : The Department of Economics seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics. One of six positions in a cluster hire will have research and teaching responsibilities, along with affiliations with the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) and the Iowa State Extension farm management team. Responsibilities are approximately 62% extension, 25% research, 8% teaching, and 5% service. The home college is the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The individual is expected to develop a nationally recognized extension and research program in the economics of agricultural production and technology with an emphasis on farm management, agricultural and bioenergy policy, and crop marketing. Extension activities will address critical farm management issues relevant to Iowa and the U.S., including the economics of farm management and marketing, the financial impacts of federal and state agriculturally related policies, and the innovation of new production and marketing opportunities at the farm level. The candidate will maintain one or more active projects under the auspices of the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station. Collaboration across departments, extension units, and university centers is expected. Research and teaching activities are envisioned to be synergistic with extension activities. A natural outcome is applied extension materials targeting producers, agribusiness professionals, and other relevant groups; original research in agricultural economics leading to publications in refereed journals and other professional outlets; and presentations at professional conferences. The candidate should generate extramural funds to support extension and research activities. Opportunities will exist to direct graduate student research and serve on graduate academic plan committees. The candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Teaching assignment: approximately one course per year. Required Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related field Preferred Qualifications Strong training in microeconomics and quantitative methods Strong evidence of research interests in one or more of the following fields: agricultural production, crop management, crop marketing, agricultural and/or bioenergy policy, environmental economics, resource economics, and/or agricultural finance Demonstrated ability to communicate economic ideas in public forums Demonstrated potential for accomplishment in extension and outreach Demonstrated potential for accomplishment in college teaching Demonstrated potential for accomplishment in research Department/Program & College Description The Department of Economics, with approximately 35 faculty, has a long tradition of excellence in education, research, and engagement with the community. Our undergraduate program is the academic home to about 500 students in three different majors. Our graduate program offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in economics and agricultural economics, and has placed graduates in vital positions in academia, government, and industry throughout the world. Faculty research covers a broad spectrum ranging from theoretical analyses to applied policy studies. The department is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. 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. Application Instructions To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Applications should be received by
December 14, 2025 . Submit a resume or curriculum vitae, a letter of application addressing your qualifications, a recent example of research (job paper), contact information for at least three references, and contact information for three references to provide letters of recommendation. If you have questions, contact the Search Committee Chair, John Crespi, at jcrespi@iastate.edu. Benefits Health and dental coverage 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 17, 2025 Posting Close Date : Job Requisition Number: R17917 Seniority level : Entry level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Education and Training; Industries: Higher Education
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