Adjunct Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics - Agricultural Processing and Contracts

Position Title:

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics of Agriculture Processing and Contracts

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

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 in this position is expected to develop a nationally recognized research and outreach program in the economics surrounding agricultural processing, including contract design and industrial organization. The research and outreach program will be expected to address critical issues for Iowa’s evolving agricultural processing sector.  The individual will maintain one or more active projects under the auspices of the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station.

The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate across departments, extension units, and university centers. The research and teaching activities are envisioned to be synergistic with the outreach activities. A natural outcome of these activities will be applied outreach materials targeting producers, agribusiness professionals, and other relevant groups; original research in agricultural economics leading to publications in appropriate refereed journals and other professional outlets; and presentations at professional conferences. The successful candidate will be expected to generate extramural funds to support outreach and research activities. Opportunities will exist to serve on graduate academic plan committees. The candidate will also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. The teaching assignment is expected to be approximately 2 courses 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 processing, contract design, and industrial organization

• Demonstrated ability to communicate economic ideas in public forums

• Demonstrated potential for accomplishment in extension and outreach

• Demonstrated potential for accomplishment in college teaching of commodity marketing and risk analysis

• 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. 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

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.econ.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2027

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2030

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.

To guarantee full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2026. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online by submitting or attaching the following: 

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application addressing your qualifications for the position

3) Recent example of research (job paper)

4) Contact information for at least three references

5) Contact Information including email addresses for three references to provide Letters of Recommendation (these may be the same contacts as item #4 or different).

If you have questions about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, John Crespi, at [email protected].

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

September 9, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R19914

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.