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Position Title:Lecturer in Leadership Studies

Appointment Type:Faculty

Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Leadership Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking credentialed and experienced leaders for a half-time Lecturer role. This position will play a key role in growing our interdisciplinary undergraduate Leadership Studies Program.

Responsibilities include teaching four courses (12 credits) a year, developing high impact experiences for students, and advancing the visibility and impact of the Leadership Studies program at Iowa State University. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively with co-workers, create an excellent classroom environment, and contribute to strategic initiatives of the program and the college.

This part-time term faculty position is a 50% full-time equivalent (FTE), 9-month position with an initial 1-year term. This position has the possibility of additional course assignment(s) contingent upon budget and staffing needs. This position will have an administrative home department within Psychology.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in leadership studies, communication studies, higher education, psychology, sociology, or a related field by time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Completed Ph.D. in leadership studies, communication studies, higher education psychology, sociology, or a related field

+ Evidence of successful teaching experience in virtual and face to face environments

+ Demonstrated expertise in leadership studies, including familiarity with leadership theories, models, and pedagogies

+ Professional experience in a leadership role

+ Past experience offering experiential learning opportunities

Department/Program & College Description:

The Leadership Studies Program at Iowa State is for all undergraduate students who seek to study, understand, and apply the principles of leadership in their lives and, eventually, their careers, to make a difference in the world around them.

A 21-credit-hour leadership studies certificate and a 15-credit leadership studies minor are available with courses that can complement any major.

Leadership Studies is a Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Science. https://las.iastate.edu/about-the-college/mission/

Department Unit/Website: https://leadership.las.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period

Time Type:Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three References

4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy

For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by June 15, 2025. Applications will still be accepted until the position is filled.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.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: May 12, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:R17004

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email [email protected] .

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.