Iowa State University
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics of Agricultural Processing and Contract
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, us, 50011
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics of Agricultural Processing and Contracts
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Position Title:
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics of Agricultural Processing and Contracts
Appointment Type:
Faculty
Job Description:
The Department of Economics seeks to hire a non‑tenure‑track Adjunct Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics with interests in the economics of agricultural processing and agricultural contracts. The approximate division of responsibilities for this position is 15% research, 25% teaching, 55% extension and outreach, and 5% institutional service. The appointment term is three years, renewable upon satisfactory performance. The home college for the position is the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The individual is expected to develop a nationally recognized research and outreach program in the economics surrounding agricultural processing, including contract design and industrial organization, addressing critical issues for Iowa’s evolving agricultural processing sector. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, extension units, and university centers, generating extramural funds to support outreach and research activities. The teaching assignment is expected to be approximately two courses per year.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong training in microeconomics and quantitative methods
Evidence of research interests in agricultural processing, contract design, and industrial organization
Demonstrated ability to communicate economic ideas in public forums
Potential for accomplishment in extension and outreach
Potential for accomplishment in college teaching
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 worldwide. 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. 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 is a collaborative, vibrant community of faculty, students and staff, committed to learning, research, and innovation.
Application Instructions:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application addressing your qualifications for the position
Recent example of research (job paper)
Contact information for at least three references
Letters of Recommendation (three references, may be the same contacts as item 4)
Applications should be received by
January 11, 2026 .
Why Choose ISU?
Health and work‑life benefits: medical and dental
Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
On‑site 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:
(closed by application deadline)
Job Requisition Number:
R17922
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Education and Training
Industries:
Higher Education
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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics of Agricultural Processing and Contracts
role at
Iowa State University
Position Title:
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics of Agricultural Processing and Contracts
Appointment Type:
Faculty
Job Description:
The Department of Economics seeks to hire a non‑tenure‑track Adjunct Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics with interests in the economics of agricultural processing and agricultural contracts. The approximate division of responsibilities for this position is 15% research, 25% teaching, 55% extension and outreach, and 5% institutional service. The appointment term is three years, renewable upon satisfactory performance. The home college for the position is the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The individual is expected to develop a nationally recognized research and outreach program in the economics surrounding agricultural processing, including contract design and industrial organization, addressing critical issues for Iowa’s evolving agricultural processing sector. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, extension units, and university centers, generating extramural funds to support outreach and research activities. The teaching assignment is expected to be approximately two courses per year.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong training in microeconomics and quantitative methods
Evidence of research interests in agricultural processing, contract design, and industrial organization
Demonstrated ability to communicate economic ideas in public forums
Potential for accomplishment in extension and outreach
Potential for accomplishment in college teaching
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 worldwide. 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. 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 is a collaborative, vibrant community of faculty, students and staff, committed to learning, research, and innovation.
Application Instructions:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application addressing your qualifications for the position
Recent example of research (job paper)
Contact information for at least three references
Letters of Recommendation (three references, may be the same contacts as item 4)
Applications should be received by
January 11, 2026 .
Why Choose ISU?
Health and work‑life benefits: medical and dental
Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
On‑site 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:
(closed by application deadline)
Job Requisition Number:
R17922
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Education and Training
Industries:
Higher Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Iowa State University by 2x
#J-18808-Ljbffr