Professor & Chair, Economics — Strategic Leadership

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Retirement plans

Onsite childcare

Job summary

The Department of Economics at Iowa State University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Professor and Chair. This joint appointment between CALS and LAS advances teaching, research, extension, outreach, and service, with an 80–85% administrative workload and a 9‑month faculty appointment plus summer salary.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027. The Chair reports to the Deans of CALS and LAS and leads with a collaborative, strategic approach to elevate the department’s

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic or administrative roles.
• Strategic planning and organizational leadership.
• Experience with faculty recruitment, promotion, and retention.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for the department.
• Lead budgeting, resource allocation, and operations.
• Support faculty promotion, tenure, and development.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and external partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Faculty development

Recruitment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in Economics or related

Job description

The Department of Economics at Iowa State University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Professor and Chair. This joint appointment between CALS and LAS advances teaching, research, extension, outreach, and service, with an 80–85% administrative workload and a 9‑month faculty appointment plus summer salary.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027. The Chair reports to the Deans of CALS and LAS and leads with a collaborative, strategic approach to elevate the department’s