The School of Consumer Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is currently seeking a Program Chair in Personal Financial Planning. This 9-month position is eligible for appointment as an Associate Professor/Professor with tenure, Professor of Practice/Senior Professor of Practice, or Teaching Associate Professor/Teaching Professor, dependent upon the successful applicant’s qualifications.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team and lead the Personal Financial Planning program. This position will have a vital leadership role and be integral to the daily oversight and operations of the program, including providing regular updates to school leadership. Additionally, this person will be tasked with deepening industry engagement and support of the program.
Teaching expectations will include credit and/or non-credit courses delivered at a level appropriate for undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional learners. For additional information on the expectations of this position, please view the position description.
The successful candidate must have a passion for personal financial planning with the ability to engage and inspire learners at various levels, while engaging with local, regional, and national businesses. Individuals with demonstrated experience in collaborating broadly and working as a team member across disciplines are particularly desired, with the highest consideration for candidates with industry experience in personal financial planning. This position will report to the school’s Associate Director.
This 9-month position has a preferred starting date of Spring or Summer 2026, with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Personal Financial Planning Program offers Certified Financial Planning (CFP) Board-registered certificate, B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs on the Manhattan and Olathe campuses and online; and graduate certificate programs in financial therapy and advanced financial planning. We value academic innovation, collaborative research, community engagement, and thought leadership in financial planning and enjoy strong support from alumni, industry partners, and community organizations.
The School of Consumer Sciences transforms lives through education, scholarship, and community engagement in consumer-focused business disciplines. Through the event and hospitality management, fashion studies, personal financial planning, and sensory sciences programs, we prepare learners to live meaningful lives that have a sustainable impact on the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
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:
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Elizabeth Kiss, at dekiss4@ksu.edu with the subject line: PFP Program Chair Search.
Applications close on: November 30, 2025.
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