Faculty Positions
The College of Engineering Glenn Murphy Professorship Program is intended to invite outstanding faculty affiliated with another academic institution to spend up to an academic semester in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University to create a diverse scholarly community who will help enhance the research and graduate education missions of the college.
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. More than 30,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff. Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University’s Principles of Community.
The Iowa State University College of Engineering is a prestigious program inspiring future leaders, pursuing groundbreaking research, transforming technology to make a difference, celebrating diversity of thought and culture and creating solutions to make the world a better place. Engineering is the largest college on campus with 7,600 students; 500 faculty and staff; 15 undergraduate majors; 17 doctoral and 21 master degree programs offered as departmental or interdepartmental programs; multiple research centers; and 12 buildings that comprise the engineering complex, including our new Student Innovation Center.


