Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Materials Science and Engineering. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. This is a one-year, full time, non-tenure eligible term appointment. Renewal may be possible based on performance and the availability of funding.

The primary responsibility of this position is undergraduate instruction in foundational Materials Science and Engineering courses. The successful candidate will primarily teach lower-level undergraduate courses such as Materials Engineering 2730, introductory materials science, and other core curriculum courses that support the undergraduate program. Responsibilities may also include participation in course coordination, development of instructional materials, and mentoring undergraduate students.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for both individuals and the broader academic community. Faculty members are expected to contribute to a collaborative department culture, maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism, and participate constructively in departmental, college, and university activities.

The successful candidate should demonstrate strong commitment to high quality undergraduate teaching, effective communication skills, and the ability to engage and mentor students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds. Candidates are expected to contribute to the instructional mission of the department and support continuous improvement of the undergraduate curriculum.


Required Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering or related discipline and 3 years of relevant work experience, or a doctoral degree in engineering or related discipline

Demonstrated experience in teaching materials science or related STEM subjects


Preferred Qualifications:
Ph. D. or equivalent in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)

Demonstrated ability to develop and teach foundational undergraduate courses in Materials Science and Engineering, particularly Materials Engineering 2730 and related core courses, including experience teaching large enrollment classes (>100 students)

Experience using modern courses management systems such as Canvas to support effective instruction and student engagement

Strong commitment to high quality undergraduate teaching and student learning

Excellent communication skills and demonstrated instructional clarity


Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has 18 faculty members. To learn more about our faculty, please visit our faculty directory. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has about 100 undergraduate students and about 50 graduate students. Sponsored research expenditures of the department are over $14M per year.