Proposed Start Date August 16, 2008

Job Description

The Department of Agronomy invites applications for a faculty position in environmental soil science. The successful candidate will conduct research in environmental soil science related to the fate and transport of nutrients used in Iowa agricultural production systems.

The appointee is expected to develop leadership in integrating the application of soil chemical, microbiological, and physical principles to agriculture and natural resource challenges that span spatial scales from the root zone to the landscape. The appointee will engage in inter-disciplinary research on topics such as biogeochemical aspects of nutrient management and nitrogen processes along the soil-plant-groundwater-surface water continuum. The appointee will teach an undergraduate course in the environmental science major as well as a graduate course related to agrichemicals in the environment. The appointee may also advise undergraduates and direct undergraduate research. Supervision and advising of soil science graduate students, participation in curriculum development and outreach programs, and performance of University service are also expected. This position is seen as 75% research and 25% teaching. Iowa State University especially seeks candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and outreach.

Iowa State University is one of the country's leading agricultural research universities and is in one of the top agricultural states in the US. Located in the city of Ames, ISU is in the heartland of US culture and agriculture. Ames has abundant recreational and entertainment opportunities and an outstanding school system. This faculty position affords significant opportunities for the development of strong interdisciplinary research teams with departmental faculty, allied departments on the ISU campus, research organizations such as the USDA-ARS National Soil Tilth Laboratory, and other state and national partners.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in soil science, environmental science, or a closely related field; demonstrated evidence of research and teaching proficiency, including experience in studying the fate and transport of nutrients and agrichemicals in the environment; excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching, research, and outreach experience beyond the Ph.D. degree; background in using modeling tools and geographic information systems; demonstrated success in grant writing and administration of external research; and experience working collaboratively with researchers, extension staff, industry, and agency personnel.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications

Application Instructions

Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, credentials, descriptions of teaching and research (including methods and equipment that will be used) interests and experience, and the name, address and phone number of three references to: Dr. Kendall Lamkey, Chair, Department of Agronomy, 2101 Agronomy Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. The application deadline is November 30, 2007 or until the position is filled.