Job Information
Iowa State University Assistant Professor in Higher Education in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Assistant Professor in Higher Education
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The School of Education (SOE) in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a nine-month appointment for a tenure-track faculty position in higher education and student affairs at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Specifically, we seek a dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic colleague to join our student affairs and higher education programs. In addition to engaging in scholarly research and serving on master's and doctoral committees, we seek a colleague who will teach core courses in Student Affairs and Higher Education and who will collaborate in support of our thriving in-person cohort-based student affairs master’s program Though we are open to various areas of research specialization and methodological approach, we are particularly interested in scholars who have a line of inquiry and/or background in teaching focused on one or more of the following (listed alphabetically): (a) college student access and success, (b) college student learning and development; (c) organization, policy, and governance or (d) student affairs administration.
Additionally, we are interested in scholars whose research focus and teaching interests cut across multiple student populations and institutional types in postsecondary education and who use advanced research methods.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess an earned doctoral degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a closely related field by the start date
Background working in a higher education setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of, or potential to develop, an active research agenda, a strong publication record, and ability to secure external funding commensurate with rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
Demonstrated successful teaching at the post-secondary education level
Demonstrated commitment to the land grant mission of outreach and engagement
Expertise in various specializations and methodological approaches complementary to the school, with particular interest in college student access and success; college student learning and development; organization, policy, and governance or student affairs administration
Department/Program & College Description:
School of Education website: https://education.iastate.edu/
The College of Human Sciences website: https://hs.iastate.edu/
Higher Education Program Social Media:
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Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following (max 5MB each):
Letter of application addressing your interests and qualifications for the position;
Complete curriculum vitae that includes current contact information;
A scholarly manuscript that reflects work you have done that is relevant to this position
Contact information for three academic references.
If you have questions regarding this vacancy, please email Dr. Rachel Smith at rsmith2@iastate.edu.
For guaranteed consideration, please apply before October 17th. Position is open until filled.
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 16, 2024
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R15494
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.