The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University is now accepting applications for a new Visiting Faculty program. The 2010 faculty member will work with the Center’s Ecology Initiative and with ISU faculty and staff to examine systems-based approaches to agricultural production that protect and improve the long-term health and resilience of agricultural communities and associated natural systems.
Faculty members in this program will be expected to conduct research and extend information and education on sustainable agriculture to Iowans. Special attention will be directed toward assessments of how various forms of diversity affect the ability of agricultural systems to provide multiple benefits to society and the environment.
In announcing the new program, Leopold Center Director Jerry DeWitt said, “This new visiting faculty member program will allow us to dramatically enhance our existing sustainable agriculture research and educational programs at Iowa State University. This new voice and approach will position us to better respond creatively and simply to the many positive impacts a sustainable agriculture can provide at the farm and field level and to surrounding communities across Iowa.”
Applicants for the Leopold Visiting Faculty position must have an established, nationally recognized record of accomplishment, a Ph.D. in a field related to sustainable agriculture, a strong scientific background, and demonstrated interest and proficiency in sustainable agriculture to be considered for the 9- to 12-month (non-renewable) position. The faculty member will serve in-residence at ISU and be affiliated with an academic department or research unit at ISU.
The Center will provide the faculty member with a portion of the yearly salary/benefits stipend and limited operating funds for research and outreach needs. The new Visiting Faculty program is funded by an educational gift to the Leopold Center.
The application form for the 2010 Leopold Visiting Faculty position may be downloaded at http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/scholar.pdf or obtained from the Leopold Center office at 209 Curtiss Hall, Ames, IA 50011-1050, or by calling (515) 294-3711 or sending an e-mail to leocenter@iastate.edu.
Deadline to apply for the 2010 Visiting Faculty Member program is July 15, 2009.
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