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Iowa State University Professor of Practice (Open Rank) in Biological and Biomanufacturing Systems Technology in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Professor of Practice (Open Rank) in Biological and Biomanufacturing Systems Technology
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
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 term 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 department’s newly established Bachelor of Science 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:
A graduate degree (MS or PhD) 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.
Ability to teach 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/.
Department Unit/Website:
https://www.abe.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2024
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
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 4/5/2024. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R14078.
The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter (including information about desired rank) that explicitly discusses how the candidate meets each of the required and preferred qualifications3) Contact Information for 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?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.
Original Posting Date: February 22, 2024
Posting Close Date:February 21, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14078
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