p>Preferred Qualifications: ⢠Demonstrated expertise in field and/or high tunnel vegetable production systems ⢠Experience developing and delivering extension programs to diverse audiences, including growers, industry partners, stakeholders, and extension field specialists ⢠Demonstrated evidence of scholarly productivity in applied research, such as peer-reviewed publications and grant writing ⢠Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level ⢠Expertise in the use of precision agriculture tools to improve vegetable production efficiency and sustainability and/or ability to use data-driven approaches and emerging technologies (sensors, artificial intelligence) to address production challenges.
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.