Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics of Energy and Water

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The Department of Economics seeks to hire a non-tenure-track Adjunct Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics with interests in the economics of energy and/or water. 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 the nexus of agriculture energy and water. The research and outreach program will be expected to address critical agricultural energy and water issues relevant to Iowa and the U.S.. 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 or energy production agricultural water and/or bioenergy policy environmental economics resource economics and the interactions among these fields

• 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

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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

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Start Date:August 16 2026

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If you have questions about this position please contact the Search Committee Chair John Crespi at .

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

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