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Position	Location	Worksite
Electrician	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Division of Facilities at K-State is hiring for an Electrician position. This position is responsible for planning and scheduling new electrical distribution centers and maintain and repair the existing distribution centers which control the power for the campus, both high voltage (4,160V – 12,500V) and low voltage (110v, 220V, 240V, 440V, 480V). Be knowledgeable and proficient in the high voltage loop system on campus to enable the back feeding of high voltage to building substations in order to ensure minimum electrical outage time. Work hours are 7:30am to 4pm
Office Specialist II	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
Primary receptionist for the department main phone and for visitors to the department. Ensures smooth day-to-day operations and support for the department and Program Administrator. They interact frequently and professionally with undergraduate students, graduate students, full-time professional staff, and faculty. They will also assist with Kansas Farm Management tasks and projects.
Academic Program Spec	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
This position serves in the College of Arts & Sciences Deans Office Center for Student Success & Engagement. The incumbent is responsible for greeting students and visitors, working with academic and student correspondence, KSIS updates, handling/maintaining student records, and supporting different student events.
Program/Project Associate	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Employer Relations Associate is responsible for cultivating relationships and identifying career opportunities for K-State students and graduates with corporate, nonprofit and governmental sector organizations. Develop marketing strategies to promote K-State talent, Career Center events and services.
Director of Data Security & Privacy	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Director of Data Security and Privacy partners with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the strategic development and operational management of the university's IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives. The focus of this position is on enhancing security, compliance, and risk management across the university's IT infrastructure, including hybrid-cloud technologies and data center operations. The role is crucial for developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and promote a culture of security and accountability. This position plays a key role in safeguarding the university's data, managing third-party risks, and ensuring high standards of governance and compliance throughout the organization.
Associate Director, Corporate Engagement	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Associate Director of Corporate Engagement at Kansas State University plays a vital role in advancing the university's strategic objectives through corporate engagement. Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with corporate partners, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration internally, and promoting innovation externally.
Tenure-track or Visiting Professor in Industrial Design	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Department of Interior Architecture and Industrial Design (IAID) at Kansas State University invites applications for a visiting faculty position in Industrial Design for the academic year beginning August 2024. We are searching for a colleague with creative energy, passion and vision for the future of IAID; who values research, design, and making, has a collaborative spirit, and can contribute at multiple levels of the curriculum.
Professor/Department Head	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University (K-State) invites nominations and applications for the position of Head of the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The college seeks an individual with the experience to provide leadership and administrative oversight for successful instructional, research and broad-based growth of programs in the department. The successful candidate will be a strong promoter of teaching, research, service and faculty development.
Assistant Professor, Sorghum Breeding and Genetics	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
Assistant Professor, Sorghum Breeding and Genetics 12-month, tenure track position, 80% Research, 20% Teaching Position #W0007443 Location: Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5501 The Agronomy Department at Kansas State University is seeking an Assistant Professor to develop an innovative research and teaching program in sorghum breeding and genetics to address objectives that enhance the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of sorghum production in Kansas and the Great Plains. Responsibilities include leading a breeding program to develop and release new sorghum germplasm, parent lines, and hybrids. Areas of innovation could include germplasm characterization, application of functional genomics, statistical genetics, and applied molecular breeding approaches to sorghum breeding. Specific research targets may include abiotic and biotic constraints to production and pursuit of improvement for productivity and profitability. The presence of a large and diverse community of sorghum researchers with the KSU Center for Sorghum Improvement and USDA-CGAHR provides ample opportunity for cross-disciplinary collaboration. The incumbent is expected to develop an externally funded research program including the training of graduate students, peer-reviewed publication of research results, and promoting collegiality within the KSU and broader communities. Responsibilities include teaching courses in plant breeding/genetics, and the development of commercially relevant improvements in sorghum through public-private collaborations. The candidate must be able to work in a multicultural setting and create an environment that fosters collegiality, diversity, and teamwork.
Fellow (Post Doc)	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The purpose of this position is to study light-matter interactions in strong-field and weak-field regime; multi-color pump-probe experiments in ultrafast AMO physics and photochemistry employing various electron and ion imaging techniques.
Mentor SAUB-SUM	Salina, Kansas	On-site requirement
Salina Upward Bound in the Department of Student Belonging & Inclusion at Kansas State University is seeking to fill a Staff Assistant/Mentor position. This position will serve as a staff assistant/mentor. The Staff Assistant/Mentor is responsible for providing supervision of the TRIO Upward Bound (UB) participants during the Upward Bound summer program held on the K-State Manhattan Campus. The Upward Bound Summer program is June 3-July 12, 2024 and the residential portion of the summer program is June 3-June 28, 2024. The Mentor will facilitate small group activities and events and supervise TRIO Upward Bound participants residing on campus during the residential summer program and while attending college visits, cultural activities, and events. K-State students should apply for this position through Handshake.
Instructor/SAUB-SUM	Salina, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Salina Upward Bound Program is seeking a temporary Instructor for the K-State Manhattan Campus. This position is responsible for developing and teaching summer curriculum to the TRIO Upward Bound (UB) participants. The Upward Bound Summer Program classes will be held June 11-28, 2024. The instructor reports to the Director and works closely with the Academic Services Coordinator. Instructors will develop a curriculum based on designated subject they are hired to teach (English; Science; Financial Literature; Math; Engineering and Technology; Foreign Language during the summer program for income-limited and/or first-generation college-bound students). Instructor must be versatile in designing regular curriculum along with designing a project-based curriculum. Teach 3-4 classes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for three weeks. Attend weekly faculty meeting and 1-day training held on June 8, 2024.
Accounting Instructor	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The College of Business at Kansas State University is currently seeking a full-time Accounting Instructor to teach Accounting classes beginning August 2024.
Extension Ag Economist- KFMA NC Abilene	Other	On-site requirement
The Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA) North Central is seeking applicants to fill the role of an Extension Agricultural Economist in our Abilene, KS office. The responsibilities of an Extension Agricultural Economist are varied but center around providing education and consultation to KFMA member farms in the area of farm business management. KFMA Economists strive to provide cooperating farms with resources to make informed financial, production, and tax management decisions.
Research Associate	Salina, Kansas	Hybrid and/or Remote eligible (must reside in US)
The Applied Aviation Research Center (AARC) at Kansas State University’s Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina is seeking a highly-motivated and skilled Research Associate to support unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and development activities. The Research Associate will assist with grant proposal development by conducting literature reviews, establishing methodologies, drafting milestones, tasks objectives, research task plan(s) and budgets as required. The incumbent may also serve as a technical lead on various research projects within their area of expertise and instruct courses in UAS as applicable.
Research Manager	Salina, Kansas	Hybrid and/or Remote eligible (must reside in US)
The Applied Aviation Research Center (AARC) at the Kansas State University Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina is seeking a highly-motivated and skilled Research Manager to support unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and development activities.
Assistant/Associate Professor in Beef Production Systems	Hays, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Western Kansas Research and Extension Centers at Kansas State University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Beef Production Systems for a 12-month tenure-track position with a 70% research and 30% extension appointment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an integrated and nationally recognized research program in beef production systems that addresses issues relevant to Kansas’ cow/calf producers (conception to harvest). This individual will be expected to extend their research impact by working with an integrated KSU Beef Extension team.
Assistant Professor (Design \| Urbanism)	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Department of Architecture at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2024. The appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester - an architectural design studio and either a required lecture or elective seminar in their area of expertise.
Program/Project Manager I	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Agronomy Department at Kansas State University is looking for a Program/Project Manager I to coordinate an interdisciplinary research team in 7 states for a FFAR-funded project, Increasing Water Productivity, Soil Carbon, and Sustainability of Integrated Multi-Crop Systems Using Field-Scale Research. Bayer Crop Science is the lead industry partner. Responsibilities will include facilitating external outreach efforts and managing/curating project internal and external web site. The person will also facilitate and provide leadership in organizing and scheduling monthly project conference calls and Advisory Board meetings with the project principal investigators and the project director.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor positions- Biomanufacturing	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
Kansas State University (K-State) is hiring up to twelve new faculty members at all ranks and in multiple disciplines to enhance our research and instruction strengths that support the growing biomanufacturing industry in the region through innovation and workforce development. These faculty will bring innovative research and learning that complements our established reputation in agriculture, biosciences, biosecurity, engineering, and veterinary medicine. As an example of this strength, K-State is leading an NSF Engines Development Award for “Advancing biosecurity, biodefense, and biomanufacturing technologies” and is a member of the Kansas City Inclusive Biologics and Biomanufacturing Tech Hub recently designated by the EDA.

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Position	Location	Worksite
Electrician	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Division of Facilities at K-State is hiring for an Electrician position. This position is responsible for planning and scheduling new electrical distribution centers and maintain and repair the existing distribution centers which control the power for the campus, both high voltage (4,160V – 12,500V) and low voltage (110v, 220V, 240V, 440V, 480V). Be knowledgeable and proficient in the high voltage loop system on campus to enable the back feeding of high voltage to building substations in order to ensure minimum electrical outage time. Work hours are 7:30am to 4pm
Office Specialist II	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
Primary receptionist for the department main phone and for visitors to the department. Ensures smooth day-to-day operations and support for the department and Program Administrator. They interact frequently and professionally with undergraduate students, graduate students, full-time professional staff, and faculty. They will also assist with Kansas Farm Management tasks and projects.
Academic Program Spec	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
This position serves in the College of Arts & Sciences Deans Office Center for Student Success & Engagement. The incumbent is responsible for greeting students and visitors, working with academic and student correspondence, KSIS updates, handling/maintaining student records, and supporting different student events.
Program/Project Associate	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Employer Relations Associate is responsible for cultivating relationships and identifying career opportunities for K-State students and graduates with corporate, nonprofit and governmental sector organizations. Develop marketing strategies to promote K-State talent, Career Center events and services.
Director of Data Security & Privacy	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Director of Data Security and Privacy partners with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the strategic development and operational management of the university's IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives. The focus of this position is on enhancing security, compliance, and risk management across the university's IT infrastructure, including hybrid-cloud technologies and data center operations. The role is crucial for developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and promote a culture of security and accountability. This position plays a key role in safeguarding the university's data, managing third-party risks, and ensuring high standards of governance and compliance throughout the organization.
Associate Director, Corporate Engagement	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Associate Director of Corporate Engagement at Kansas State University plays a vital role in advancing the university's strategic objectives through corporate engagement. Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with corporate partners, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration internally, and promoting innovation externally.
Tenure-track or Visiting Professor in Industrial Design	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Department of Interior Architecture and Industrial Design (IAID) at Kansas State University invites applications for a visiting faculty position in Industrial Design for the academic year beginning August 2024. We are searching for a colleague with creative energy, passion and vision for the future of IAID; who values research, design, and making, has a collaborative spirit, and can contribute at multiple levels of the curriculum.
Professor/Department Head	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University (K-State) invites nominations and applications for the position of Head of the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The college seeks an individual with the experience to provide leadership and administrative oversight for successful instructional, research and broad-based growth of programs in the department. The successful candidate will be a strong promoter of teaching, research, service and faculty development.
Assistant Professor, Sorghum Breeding and Genetics	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
Assistant Professor, Sorghum Breeding and Genetics 12-month, tenure track position, 80% Research, 20% Teaching Position #W0007443 Location: Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5501 The Agronomy Department at Kansas State University is seeking an Assistant Professor to develop an innovative research and teaching program in sorghum breeding and genetics to address objectives that enhance the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of sorghum production in Kansas and the Great Plains. Responsibilities include leading a breeding program to develop and release new sorghum germplasm, parent lines, and hybrids. Areas of innovation could include germplasm characterization, application of functional genomics, statistical genetics, and applied molecular breeding approaches to sorghum breeding. Specific research targets may include abiotic and biotic constraints to production and pursuit of improvement for productivity and profitability. The presence of a large and diverse community of sorghum researchers with the KSU Center for Sorghum Improvement and USDA-CGAHR provides ample opportunity for cross-disciplinary collaboration. The incumbent is expected to develop an externally funded research program including the training of graduate students, peer-reviewed publication of research results, and promoting collegiality within the KSU and broader communities. Responsibilities include teaching courses in plant breeding/genetics, and the development of commercially relevant improvements in sorghum through public-private collaborations. The candidate must be able to work in a multicultural setting and create an environment that fosters collegiality, diversity, and teamwork.
Fellow (Post Doc)	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The purpose of this position is to study light-matter interactions in strong-field and weak-field regime; multi-color pump-probe experiments in ultrafast AMO physics and photochemistry employing various electron and ion imaging techniques.
Mentor SAUB-SUM	Salina, Kansas	On-site requirement
Salina Upward Bound in the Department of Student Belonging & Inclusion at Kansas State University is seeking to fill a Staff Assistant/Mentor position. This position will serve as a staff assistant/mentor. The Staff Assistant/Mentor is responsible for providing supervision of the TRIO Upward Bound (UB) participants during the Upward Bound summer program held on the K-State Manhattan Campus. The Upward Bound Summer program is June 3-July 12, 2024 and the residential portion of the summer program is June 3-June 28, 2024. The Mentor will facilitate small group activities and events and supervise TRIO Upward Bound participants residing on campus during the residential summer program and while attending college visits, cultural activities, and events. K-State students should apply for this position through Handshake.
Instructor/SAUB-SUM	Salina, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Salina Upward Bound Program is seeking a temporary Instructor for the K-State Manhattan Campus. This position is responsible for developing and teaching summer curriculum to the TRIO Upward Bound (UB) participants. The Upward Bound Summer Program classes will be held June 11-28, 2024. The instructor reports to the Director and works closely with the Academic Services Coordinator. Instructors will develop a curriculum based on designated subject they are hired to teach (English; Science; Financial Literature; Math; Engineering and Technology; Foreign Language during the summer program for income-limited and/or first-generation college-bound students). Instructor must be versatile in designing regular curriculum along with designing a project-based curriculum. Teach 3-4 classes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for three weeks. Attend weekly faculty meeting and 1-day training held on June 8, 2024.
Accounting Instructor	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The College of Business at Kansas State University is currently seeking a full-time Accounting Instructor to teach Accounting classes beginning August 2024.
Extension Ag Economist- KFMA NC Abilene	Other	On-site requirement
The Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA) North Central is seeking applicants to fill the role of an Extension Agricultural Economist in our Abilene, KS office. The responsibilities of an Extension Agricultural Economist are varied but center around providing education and consultation to KFMA member farms in the area of farm business management. KFMA Economists strive to provide cooperating farms with resources to make informed financial, production, and tax management decisions.
Research Associate	Salina, Kansas	Hybrid and/or Remote eligible (must reside in US)
The Applied Aviation Research Center (AARC) at Kansas State University’s Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina is seeking a highly-motivated and skilled Research Associate to support unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and development activities. The Research Associate will assist with grant proposal development by conducting literature reviews, establishing methodologies, drafting milestones, tasks objectives, research task plan(s) and budgets as required. The incumbent may also serve as a technical lead on various research projects within their area of expertise and instruct courses in UAS as applicable.
Research Manager	Salina, Kansas	Hybrid and/or Remote eligible (must reside in US)
The Applied Aviation Research Center (AARC) at the Kansas State University Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina is seeking a highly-motivated and skilled Research Manager to support unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and development activities.
Assistant/Associate Professor in Beef Production Systems	Hays, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Western Kansas Research and Extension Centers at Kansas State University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Beef Production Systems for a 12-month tenure-track position with a 70% research and 30% extension appointment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an integrated and nationally recognized research program in beef production systems that addresses issues relevant to Kansas’ cow/calf producers (conception to harvest). This individual will be expected to extend their research impact by working with an integrated KSU Beef Extension team.
Assistant Professor (Design \| Urbanism)	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Department of Architecture at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2024. The appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester - an architectural design studio and either a required lecture or elective seminar in their area of expertise.
Program/Project Manager I	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Agronomy Department at Kansas State University is looking for a Program/Project Manager I to coordinate an interdisciplinary research team in 7 states for a FFAR-funded project, Increasing Water Productivity, Soil Carbon, and Sustainability of Integrated Multi-Crop Systems Using Field-Scale Research. Bayer Crop Science is the lead industry partner. Responsibilities will include facilitating external outreach efforts and managing/curating project internal and external web site. The person will also facilitate and provide leadership in organizing and scheduling monthly project conference calls and Advisory Board meetings with the project principal investigators and the project director.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor positions- Biomanufacturing	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
Kansas State University (K-State) is hiring up to twelve new faculty members at all ranks and in multiple disciplines to enhance our research and instruction strengths that support the growing biomanufacturing industry in the region through innovation and workforce development. These faculty will bring innovative research and learning that complements our established reputation in agriculture, biosciences, biosecurity, engineering, and veterinary medicine. As an example of this strength, K-State is leading an NSF Engines Development Award for “Advancing biosecurity, biodefense, and biomanufacturing technologies” and is a member of the Kansas City Inclusive Biologics and Biomanufacturing Tech Hub recently designated by the EDA.

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