The College of Architecture, Planning & Design (APDesign) at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS invites applications for the position of Director of the Institute for Community Design and Research at K-State (ICDR), a newly established, interdisciplinary institute focused on advancing community-based design, planning, and applied research in service to Kansas.
The Director will lead the development, implementation, and growth of the College’s long-standing commitment to service learning and engaged research. The Institute will provide leadership and administrative support to sustain these existing efforts, while helping new efforts and collaborations to grow beyond Kansas. More about APDesign’s Community Engagement can be found at https://apdesign.k-state.edu/research/community-engagement.
The Institute will be a hub for design innovation, outreach, and collaboration with Kansas’s communities. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape a statewide and potentially regional model for revitalization through design, while building national visibility for the college and university, in line with K-State’s Next-Gen Strategic Plan and Land Grant mission.
The College of Architecture, Planning & Design at Kansas State University is a national leader in design education with a mission of preparing students for meaningful contributions to the built environment and society. All three departments within APDesign engage in community-centered projects on a regular basis. With nationally ranked programs and a legacy of civic engagement, APDesign is committed to design excellence and community service.
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
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:
Candidates may also include a brief, curated portfolio (20 pages maximum) of engaged work, administered grants, relevant scholarship, non-profit leadership, or other evidence that illustrates achievement in the required or preferred qualifications. They may also include letters of support and other endorsements.
Applications close on: January 15, 2026
$83,000-93,000
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