Postdoc Social Sciences Research and Teaching

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Position Title:

Postdoc Social Sciences Research and Teaching## Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee##

Job Description:

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** Summary of

Duties and Responsibilities:

**## The primary responsibilities of this position will involve conducting research in sustainability in agriculture and teaching within the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. The department focuses on teaching, learning, and communication processes, and integrates all three elements of the land‐grant mission—learning, discovery, and engagement. Our work emphasizes how educational processes influence and support a wide range of clientele in diverse agricultural settings.##

** Required

Minimum Qualifications:

** An earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment in Agricultural Education or a related discipline.##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** At least 3 years of high school agricultural education teaching experience.
* Demonstrated experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods, supported by examples of applied research or project work.
* Demonstrated scientific writing and publishing experience.##
** Department/Program & College

Description:

** The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies has as its focus the teaching, learning, and communication processes. All three elements of the land-grant philosophy - learning, discovery, and engagement - are part of the department's emphasis on the educational processes, and how these processes impact our clientele in a variety of agricultural settings.##
** Department Unit/Website:**## Proposed

Start Date:

August 1, 2026## Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 31, 2027## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:

Full time## Application Instructions:
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
* To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter    If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment or call  or Toll Free:
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:  
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans  
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans  
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)  
• Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Wellbeing Program## Original Posting Date:

March 10, 2026## Posting Close Date:

March 17, 2026## Job

Requisition Number:

R18789

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