As a world-class institution, Iowa State University offers a variety of opportunities for students and employees alike to advance within their chosen fields, experience a supportive community, and engage in their hobbies and interests.
Our outstanding faculty and staff are regularly recognized for their dedication and contributions to Iowa State University that impact our campus, community, and beyond. These include our University Honors and Awards, which recognize achievements in a variety of disciplines including teaching, research, and leadership as well as college and departmental awards. Additionally, several of our faculty and staff have received national awards celebrating excellence within their fields.
Our community offers supportive solutions that range from faculty and staff affinity groups, mental health resources, and events that celebrate our diversity to unparalleled employee benefits. Our ISU Wellbeing program offers a variety of trainings, events, and resources designed to support faculty and staff with their work life balance. Additionally, P&S employees are eligible for the ISU Workflex program, which allows certain flexible work arrangements with departmental approval.
Our award-winning campus is located within the heart of Ames, a charming town with activities for every season, including museums, sculpture gardens, live music, shopping, sporting events, theatre, and much more. Just 45 minutes north of Iowa’s capitol, Des Moines, and a few hours from Minneapolis, Omaha, and Kansas City, Iowa State’s location is the ideal spot for those who like to stay local and those who are called to explore.
Ames offers safe neighborhoods, many local parks, nationally recognized schools, and an abundance of family-friendly activities. Our campus includes three childcare centers, open year-round, that maintain the highest levels of quality and care. Further, ISU offers parenting assistance resources through the ISU Wellbeing program. You can also enroll your kids in Ames’ youth recreation activities, ISU’s summer learning camps, after school programs, and much more.
Looking to enhance your own physical fitness? In addition to several local and state parks with trails and water access, Iowa State has three facilities on campus that offer a variety of classes, cardio machines, free weights and more, as well as outdoor recreation rentals. ISU employees enjoy a favorable discount on membership.
If you would rather watch than participate, consider attending an athletics’ event for one of ISU’s 16 varsity teams (6 men’s and 10 women’s teams). ISU competes in the Big 12 Conference, a premier athletic conference, offering the opportunity to experience the excitement of an ISU home game.