JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Iowa State University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Ames, Iowa, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
A -- General Economics and Teaching
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Iowa State University seeks an accomplished scholar and collaborative leader to serve as Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics. Jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the department brings agricultural and general economics together in a distinctive academic environment with broad strengths in teaching, research, extension, and outreach.
The Chair will lead approximately 33 faculty and 7 staff serving approximately 450 undergraduate and 55 graduate students. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction, supporting faculty and staff success, strengthening academic and research programs, stewarding resources, recruiting outstanding faculty, and building partnerships within and beyond the university.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field and qualify for appointment as a tenured Professor at Iowa State University. Preferred candidates will demonstrate effective leadership, strategic vision, collaborative decision-making, and experience advancing academic programs, research, and external engagement. Further details and the application process can be found here: https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Professor-and-Chair---Department-of-Economics_R20103
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link