Lecturer - Plant Pathology Entomology and Microbiology

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The department of PPEM is seeking a lecturer for the Online MS in Seed Technology and Business program. The lecturer will responsible for developing course materials and will be a coinstructor for STB 5950 2 credit) Quality Production and Research Management. The instructor will be responsible for developing and updating course content for the course. The instructor will use Canvas for course delivery and will assist students in their learning by using quizzes discussions assignments and graded examinations. The instructor will give frequent and timely feedback to students in his/her courses. He/she will follow university guidelines and timelines for course evaluations and submission of final grades. Residence in Iowa is not required

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Seed Technology Agronomy Plant Breeding or related field

• Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Agronomy Plant Breeding or related field.

• Online teaching experience

• Management experience in a seed industry setting or other seedrelated private sector environment

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ISU has extensive shared facilities for biological research including omics technologies for genetics genomics and microbiome studies and highperformance computing. The collaborative environment is enhanced by interdisciplinary and disciplinary graduate majors that promote crossfertilization within labs. The successful candidate will have an office and laboratory in the Seed Science Building which houses the Seed Science Center. The Seed Science Center is a globally recognized hub of excellence in seed testing research education systems and international programs. It is a leader in developing science to inform policy to benefit the world seed trade. The Center is home to the Seed Lab one of the largest public testing laboratories in the U.S. that has provided accurate and professional seed testing services to growers and the seed industry for more than 130 years. The Department of Plant Pathology Entomology and Microbiology serves as home to the ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic has access to numerous field research facilities and administers a vibrant and experiential undergraduate microbiology program. Faculty have strengths in extension teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning and research across the full spectrum from fundamental to applied.

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Start Date:August 16 2025

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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

If you have questions regarding this position please contact Lori Youngberg at

Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and worklife 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 longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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