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The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, jointly administered by the College of Engineering and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, invites applications for a full-time position of Assistant/Associate/Full professor of practice in biological and biomanufacturing systems technology. This is a 9-month position with job responsibilities in teaching, recruiting and mentoring students, interfacing with relevant industries to provide educational and career opportunities for students, and engaging with other stakeholders to advance the biomanufacturing industry in the state of Iowa.

The successful candidate will teach courses and be a leader in the departments newly established BS degree option within the Industrial Technology program that emphasizes biological and biomanufacturing systems technology (BBST). The degree track prepares students to manage people, instruments, projects and processes in bio-based industries such as breweries, distilleries, biofuels, biochemicals, bioproducts, bioplastics, grain, feed, seed, food, or healthcare, using principles of manufacturing, instrumentation, chemistry, and microbiology. The successful candidate will have a strong industry background in this space, a track record of successfully training or mentoring early-career technology specialists, and an ability to effectively network with potential industry stakeholders.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A B.S. degree in science, technology, or engineering.

• At least five years of relevant industry experience.

• Associate Professor: For consideration at the associate professor rank, applicants must have at least ten years of relevant industry experience (five years in addition to the above) and meet the department, college, and university standards for appointment at the associate professor of practice rank.

• Professor: For consideration at the professor rank, applicants must have at least fifteen years of relevant industry experience (ten years in addition to the above) and meet the department, college, and university standards for appointment at the professor of practice rank

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

• Expertise in one or more of the following curriculum areas: biomanufacturing operations, modeling of biological processes, instrumentation analysis, or innovation development and management in bioprocessing and biomanufacturing.

• Potential for teaching students in biological and biomanufacturing systems.

• A demonstrated track record of building programs or initiatives.

• An ability to collaborate and network across units or organizations.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering offers accredited B.S. degree programs in Industrial Technology, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, and Biological Systems Engineering, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Industrial and Agricultural Technology, and M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Information about undergraduate programs, including curricula, can be found at https://www.abe.iastate.edu/undergraduate-students/advising-center/.

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https://www.abe.iastate.edu/

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To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2024. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R15555.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

• Letter of application (including information about desired rank) that explicitly discusses how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

• Contact information for at least three references, including name, title, mailing address, email address, and phone number.

Direct questions about the position to Dr. Chenxu Yu, chenxuyu@iastate.edu, search committee chair.

Other questions about the department, application process or logistics, or hiring policies and practices should be addressed to Cindy Frame, frame@iastate.edu, ABE administrative assistant.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu 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

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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