Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Iowa State University seeks a Faculty Director to lead the Egg Industry Center. The Egg Industry Center is national in scope with the mission to add value to the egg industry by facilitating research and learning for egg producers, processors and consumers through national and international collaboration. The Director is expected to lead a highly visible program that serves the layer industry and will oversee the awarding and management of research funds, manage a staff of technical and administrative personnel, engage with the egg industry on current issues, and disseminate industry-relevant data through appropriate channels. The Director will interface with the EIC advisory board to establish strategic priorities, organize educational forums for the industry, and address new and emerging issues through education and research. The incumbent for this position must be a strong collaborator across disciplines, departments and colleges, and is expected to work with colleagues in the Iowa State University Foundation to raise funds to expand the current donor-base and endowment.

The Director position serves at the pleasure of the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Director will hold the Iowa Egg Council Endowed Professorship for a 5-year renewable term. The position will be a 9-month appointment, with two-months summer salary provided while serving as EIC director. The  effort will be approximately 40% administrative, 55% research and 5%  institutional  service. As part of the research expectations, the faculty member will be expected to lead a nationally recognized research program to advance science and management in the egg sector and garner extramural funding while training and mentoring graduate students. Some limited teaching may be possible, within the context of the other responsibilities. The Director will represent the college and university and will require periodic overnight travel.

Department/Program & College Description:

 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
 

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.cals.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please be prepared to provide the following:

1) Curriculum Vitae.

2) Cover letter that addresses the preferred skills and qualifications (maximum of two pages).

3) Vision Statement for the Egg Industry Center and its role in advancing the egg industry (maximum of two pages).

4) Research statement for the applicant’s research program (maximum of one page).

5) Contact information for five professional references (at least one from outside the applicant’s current organization). References will not be contacted without permission from the applicant.

Applications received by June 30, 2025 will receive guaranteed consideration.

For more information contact the search committee chair Dr. Jason Ross jwross@iastate.edu, 515-294-2161.

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

Original Posting Date:

April 25, 2025

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD in agricultural engineering, animal science, poultry science, or related discipline is required.

• Candidates must meet requirements for rank at Associate or Full Professor with tenure in an academic department within the CALS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong understanding of the egg industry and the supply chains it involves

• Demonstrated experience leading a research program

• Experience in budget and/or office management

• Experience in attracting competitive funding

• Experience mentoring administrative staff, graduate students, scientists, and/or technicians

• Leadership experience interacting with agricultural commodity organizations and stakeholders to bring value to their organizations through collaboration and partnership

About Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University is a recognized leader in its field, both nationally and internationally, with balanced emphasis on research, teaching, and extension. The Department enjoys strong support and interactions with the livestock industries in the State. Its collegial environment, embedded in a strong livestock industry, makes the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University an excellent base for faculty interested in pursuing a rewarding and impactful career in the animal sciences.

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