<p>Position Title:</p> <p>Assistant Teaching Professor - Family & Consumer Education</p> <p>Appointment Type:</p> <p>Faculty</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Human Development and Family Studies in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Iowa State University seeks Assistant Teaching Professor applicants. Responsibilities include:</p> <p>Teaching:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provides professional academic services in Family & Consumer Education (FCEDS) and other departmental majors, works with students understanding their program progression and skill set development in the FCEDS program and other departmental majors, and teaches FCEDS courses.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides general support for the FCEDS program, including practicum placement logistics, stakeholder collaboration, student support, and alignment with licensure and program requirements.</p> </li></ul> <p>Service:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Participates in student recruitment and retention events, supports departmental/college learning communities, committees, and advises student organizations.</p> </li><li> <p>Attends FCS Related Professional organizations to advocate for FCEDS, such as ACTE/IACTE, FCCLA, IFCSE, AAFCS/IaAAFCS</p> </li></ul> <p>Appointment renewal is possible and will be determined by performance and department need.</p> <p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.</p> <p>Required Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's degree in FCS, Education, or a related field by Fall 2026</p> </li><li> <p>At least 5 years teaching to include 5-12 FCS experience</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>At least 5 years FCS teaching experience in grades 5-12</p> </li><li> <p>Eligible to be licensed to teach Secondary Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) in Iowa</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with student academic guidance and support</p> </li><li> <p>Experience advising students in student organizations such as FCCLA</p> </li><li> <p>Instructional coaching/mentoring/supervision experience preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Post-secondary experience</p> </li><li> <p>Involvement in FCS professional associations</p> </li></ul> <p>Department Unit/Website:</p> <p>Human Development and Family Studies Department Website: https://hdfs.hs.iastate.edu/</p> <p>College of Health and Human Sciences Website: https://hs.iastate.edu</p> <p>Proposed Start Date:</p> <p>August 16, 2026</p> <p>Proposed End Date or Length of Term:</p> <p>May 15, 2027</p> <p>Number of Months Employed Per Year:</p> <p>09 Month Work Period</p> <p>Time Type:</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:</p> <p>1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae</p> <p>2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter</p> <p>3) Contact Information for Three References</p> <p>For guaranteed consideration, please submit your application before March 1, 2026. Position is open until filled.</p> <p>If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.</p> <p>Why Choose ISU?</p> <p>Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:</p> <ul> <li>Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans </li><li>Generous leave plans </li><li>Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) </li><li>Life insurance and long-term disability </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Various voluntary benefits and discounts </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Wellbeing program </li></ul> <p>Original Posting Date:</p> <p>February 13, 2026</p> <p>Posting Close Date:</p> <p>Job Requisition Number:</p> <p>R18634</p>