This position is affiliated with the Kansas Water Institute and is one of several water-related thematic team hires at K-State. Each of these positions will hold a scholarly connection to KWI and will join an interdisciplinary cohort of water-related faculty with the opportunity to collaborate on research, teaching, and engagement. KWI develops and supports interdisciplinary research, teaching and engagement on high-priority water resource problems and objectives identified through the state water plan. The Institute also facilitates effective communication between water resource professionals and helps share and apply research results (see https://www.k-state.edu/engagement/innovation-and-partnerships/interdisciplinary-institutes/water-institute/).
The majority of faculty time will be devoted to research, outreach, and grant focused to advance the objectives of KWI, and the remainder of time will be used to support teaching within the department. The successful candidate will:
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning (LARCP) in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design (APDesign) at Kansas State University (K-State) in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a qualified candidate to conduct research on water-related issues impacting Kansas communities and rural areas. This open-rank position is for tenure-track assistant, associate, or full-professor candidates depending on qualifications, expertise, and past funding record. The faculty member will collaborate with colleagues from the Kansas Water Institute (KWI). The faculty member will also teach in the LARCP department related to watershed planning/design and socio-ecological systems.
This position is On-site.
Minimum Qualifications:
The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on: January 5, 2026
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