The Department of Economics seeks to hire a tenured Associate or Full Professor in Agricultural Economics. This position is one of six positions in a cluster hire that will have research and teaching responsibilities along with affiliations with the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD). The approximate division of responsibilities for this position is 25% teaching 50% research 20% Outreach and 5% service. The home college for the position is the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
The individual in this position is expected to develop or maintain a nationally recognized research and teaching program in Agricultural Economics with emphasis on the following: Agricultural Policy Agricultural Markets and Agricultural Trade. The successful candidate will be expected to publish regularly in appropriate refereed journals present at national and international conferences engage in relevant outreach activities as appropriate pursue outside funding advise graduate students in the research areas described above and have an active research project under the auspices of the Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station. The teaching assignment is expected to be two courses per year.
Ph.D. in Economics Agricultural Economics or related field
Full Professor:For consideration at the professor rank in addition to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Economics Agricultural Economics or a closely related discipline applicantsmust meet the department college and university standards for appointment at the professor rank with tenure including national distinction in scholarship as evidenced 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.
Strong training in microeconomics and quantitative methods
Strong evidence of research interests in one or more of the following fields: agricultural policy agricultural markets; agricultural finance; agricultural trade
Demonstrated evidence of accomplishments in college teaching
Demonstrated evidence of accomplishments in research
Demonstrated potential for obtaining and managing grants
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 worlds 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 Universitys 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
Start Date:August 16 2026 To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. To guarantee full consideration applications should be received byNovember 16 2025. 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 .Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
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 programOriginal Posting Date:
October 17 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17915
Required Experience:
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