Professor of Practice - Biological & Biomanufacturing Systems Technology
Iowa State University
Job Reference #: R15555
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.
Requirements:
- The successful candidate will teach courses and be a leader in the department’s 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.
Our Iowa State Employees 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.
Application Instructions:
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.
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• Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
Contact information for at least three references, including name, title, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
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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.
Job ID: 98654
Posted 22 days ago