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Unclassified Faculty and Administrative/Service Position Vacancies
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. The faculty positions on this Vacancy List involve teaching, research and other creative endeavors, extension, directed service, and non-directed service. The administrative/service positions range from persons performing academic support, student services and institutional support services to persons whose assignments involve primary and major responsibility for management of the institution or a department or subdivision thereof.
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NOTICE: A Criminal Background Check will be required for all candiates selected for hire.
Effective September 1, 2008, Kansas State University will implement its Criminal Background Check Policy and Procedures for the final candidate who is offered a full or part-time position. The policy and procedures does not apply to individuals offered temporary or limited term positions lasting for six months or less; positions filled by a vendor or contractor; hourly student employees; interns; and unpaid volunteers.
Positions will be removed from this list 30 days after screening begins. Positions preceded by an asterisk ( ) have a firm deadline for applications.
Departments are listed alphabetically.
Updated Weekly
Last Update: June 30, 2009
**There is a campus-wide hiring freeze for faculty and staff positions supported by the state general fund. Positions that are funded from grants are exempt from the hiring freeze; therefore, please contact the departments to determine the status of positions on this list**
FOR DEPARTMENTS:
Classified and unclassified temporary and grant-funded positions are exempt from the hiring freeze. For all other positions, regardless of funding and where you are in the employment process, we will need specific written approval from the President, Provost or Vice Presidents Shubert or Bosco or their designee. The written approvals can be in the form of an e-mail or letter with their signature. Obviously, if you've already offered a position to someone, we will honor that without specific authorization. Affirmative Action will have a record of authorizations granted prior to the hiring freeze.
Please obtain written approval from the President, Provost, or Vice Presidents Shubert or Bosco or their designee to begin a search, authorize interviews or offer a position.
Due to the hiring freeze, we are returning search documents. Please obtain written approval from the President, Provost or Vice Presidents Shubert or Bosco or their designee.
2792. Admissions: Systems Specialist/Systems Integration Specialist (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or combination of a degree with experience in database support (preferably Microsoft SQL), and one year of related experience required, regular position. Screening of applications began June 15, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Nick Austin 785-532-6250 or email naa@ksu.edu . For position announcement see:
http://www.k-state.edu/admit/systemsintegrationspecialist.pdf
2727. Agricultural Economics: Assistant Professor (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or closely related field required, tenure track position. Screening of applications begins August 4, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Allen M. Featherstone 785-532-4441.
2779. Agronomy: Assistant Scientist (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field, two semesters of college chemistry, and a valid drivers license required, one year experience in a service lab environment preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins July 1, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Brittany Green 785-532-0184. For position announcement see: http://www.agronomy.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=635
2769. Agronomy: Research Assistant (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Master's degree in Agronomy or related discipline and experience in soils and/or soil fertility research or extension, and experience with crop production required, term position. Screening of applications has been extended to June 22, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dave Mengel 785-532-2166.
2757. Anatomy & Physiology: Research Assistant (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's in Biology or related field, knowledge of standard Molecular Biology techniques and experience in microscopy required, term position. Screening of applications began June 10, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Meena Kumari 785-532-3115 or by email: mkumari@vet.ksu.edu . For position announcement see: http://www.vet.k-state.edu/employment/ra_anatomy.htm
2791. Biochemistry: Research Associate (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) DVM or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biology or closely related field, experience with PCR, rodent genotyping, western blots, histology and confocal microscopy, and have demonstrated interest in the fields of either ophthalmology or oncology and have publication which demonstrate their research expertise required, experience with cell culture, molecular biology techniques and enzyme assays preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins July 15, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Dolores Takemoto 785-532-7009. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/bchem/ResAssocTakemoto.html
2743. Biology: Research Technician (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field, one year experience in Genetics or Molecular Biology, and experience in Molecular Biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, DNA sequencing required, Master's degree and experience with Drosophila preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 8, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Theodore J. Morgan 785-532-6126. For position announcement see: http://www.ksu.edu/biology/position_openings/morgan_tech.html
*2781. Biosecurity Research Institute: Operations Technician/ Industrial Biocontainment Repair & Maintenance Specialist (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Five years of experience in the commercial/industrial mechanical or building trades, and experience reading blue prints, schematic, and electrical wiring diagrams required, education may be substituted of experience, term position. Deadline for applications is July 7, 2009. Contact Linda Miller 785-532-1333. For position announcement see: http://www.bri.ksu.edu/Portals/0/BRI-documents/Industrial%20RepairMainSpec..pdf
2782.Biosecurity Research Institute: Biosafety Specialist (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree in Biological or Chemical Sciences, two years research, reaching or diagnostic laboratory experience with emphasis in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Public Health or related field, two years experience in application of Biological safety principals and practices, and one year experience applying working knowledge of regulatory requirements for Biological materials and dealing with relevant federal, state and local regulatory agencies required, term position. Screening of applications begins July 10, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Julie Johnson 785-532-1333. For position announcement see: http://www.bri.ksu.edu/Portals/0/BRI-documents/BRIBiosafetySpecialist.pdf
2774. Biosecurity Research Institute: Facility Security Manager (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, education may be supplemented with additional experience and responsibility, and ability to obtain and hold TS SCI security clearance required, five years experience in the areas of security management and compliance preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins July 6, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Linda Miller 785-532-1333. For position announcement see: http://www.bri.ksu.edu/Portals/0/BRI-documents/Security%20Manager%20Final%20June%202009.pdf
2786. Clinical Sciences: Research Assistant (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree experience with computer software including Microsoft Office, and fluency in English and Spanish required, DVM, Master's degree and/or experience with data and project management, and web page development and other multi-media develop software experience preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins July 6, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Dan Thomson 785-532-4254.
2764. Continuing Learning: Coordinator (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree and experience in coordination of large events for large national audiences, and experience aspects of conference/meeting management required, Master's degree preferred, term position. Screening of application began June 19, 3009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Deb Eakes 785-532-5747 or 785-532-5575. For position announcement see:
http://www.dce.k-state.edu/about/employment/coordinator.shtml
2789. Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology: Clinical Pathology Resident (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) DVM or equivalent required, one year post-DVM clinical experience and graduates of AVMA-accredited veterinary colleges are preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins October 15, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Steve Stockham 785-532-4453.
2760. Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology: Research Assistant (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences required, Master's degree in Biological Sciences, experience in a research laboratory, and with cell culture preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 17, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Roman Ganta 785-532-4612 or email rganta@vet.k-state.edu.
2767. Electrical and Computer Engineering: Computer Information Specialist (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science, or an equivalent field, 5 years experience in computer system administration and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident required, experience maintaining large software packages such as Cadence and Synopses are preferred, regular position. Screening of applications began June 15, 209 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Sharon Hartwich 785-532-85601.
2790. Entomology: Research Associate (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. in evolutionary biology, molecular biology, biology, or a related field and a strong interest in evolutionary genetics and evolutionary biology, as evidenced by dissertation research, publications, and/or previous post doc experience required, experience with basic molecular techniques preferred, part-time term position. Screening of applications begins July 13, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Jeremy Marshall 785-532-5588.
2759. Entomology: Research Associate (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. in Biological Science, background in Molecular Biology of arthropod vector, and familiar with handling vertebrate animals that is the host of ticks, required, experience in Molecular Biology of lxodes tick preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 30, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Yoonseon Park 785-532-57963. For position announcement see: http://www.entomology.ksu.edu/DesktopModules/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentId=4667
2761. Family Studies & Human Services: Educational Support Technologist (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree, and extensive experience in Word, Excel, Power Point, Live meeting, In Design, and Share Point required, extensive experience in Camtasia, Lectora and demonstrated knowledge of graphic design, marketing, photography, and production preferred, term position. Deadline for applications is June 16, 2009. Contact Shirley Burnette or Charlie Griffin 785-296-4327 ext. 202 or 785-532-2025. For position announcement see: http://www.humec.k-state.edu/employment/
2784. Grain Science and Industry: Business Manager-INTERNAL TO K-STATE SEARCH- (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required, three years administrative experience in state or educational business management and accounting is preferred, regular position. Screening of applications begins July 24, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dirk Maier 785-532-6161. For position announcement see: http://www.grains.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=451
*2780. Intercollegiate Athletics: Assistant Coach/Associate Head Coach-Women's Equestrian (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree and experience with NCAA Varsity Equestrian, familiarity with the horse industry, USEF rules, and A-circuit experience, basic knowledge of NCAA, Big XII Conference and University rules and regulations required, term position. Years and type of experience will determine qualifications for Associate Head Coach title. Deadline for applications has been extended to July 10, 2009. Contact Casie Williamson 785-532-1210.
*2783. Intercollegiate Athletics: Assistant Director/Marketing and Promotions (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field, two years experience working in athletic marketing at a Division I BCS school, and proficiency in graphic design using Photoshop required, Master's degree preferred, term position. Deadline for applications is July 3, 2009. Contact Joni Smoller 785-532-5769.
2753. Intercollegiate Athletics: Counselor/Academic Counselor-Student Services (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's required, Masters, in Higher Education, counseling or related field, and two years full-time experience advising student-Athletes preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 12, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Cindy Williams 785-532-6586.
2739. J.R. Macdonald Lab: Research Associate (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. in Physics required, experience in one or more of these areas: femtosecond laser system, ultrafast/intense laser interactions with atoms/molecules, and CW lasers for laser cooling, electromagnetically induced transparency preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 15, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Itzik Ben-Itzhak 785-532-6786. For position announcement see: http://www.phys.ksu.edu/main/jobs/2009/jrm-postdoc.html
2772. Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering: Assistant Professor-INTERNAL SEARCH (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, extensive industrial experience in engineering, and a record of excellence in undergraduate teaching required, a Professional Engineering license is preferred, tenured track position. Screening of applications began June 22, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Mo Hosni 785-532-2320.
2777. Modern Languages: Instructor of Arabic (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Mater's degree, native or near-native fluency in standard Arabic and good command of English required, teaching experience preferred, part-time term position. Screening of applications began June 26, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Robert Corum 785-532-6760.
2778. Modern Languages: Instructor of Swahili (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Mater's degree, native or near-native fluency in standard Swahili and good command of English required, teaching experience in Swahili, Master's degree in African language pedagogy, preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 26, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Robert Corum 785-532-6760.
*2785. Music: Instructor/Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education -Expedited Search (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Master's degree and significant coursework leading to the Ph.D. in Music Education required, ABD in Music Education PhD or completed Ph.D. in Music Education preferred, term position. Deadline for applications is June 30, 2009. Contact Dr. Gary Mortenson 785-532-3802, 785-532-6899 fax or email garym@ksu.edu .
2724. Physics: Research Associate (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Science Education required, term position. Screening of applications began June 15, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Peggy Matthews 785-532-1602. For position announcement see: http://www.phys.ksu.edu/main/jobs/2009/per-postdoc.html
2725. Physics: Research Associate (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. degree in Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics required, experience in Quantum Chemistry preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 15, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Peggy Matthews 785-532-1602. For position announcement see: http://www.phys.ksu.edu/main/jobs/2009/cdl-postdoc.html
2787. Plant Pathology: Research Associate (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. in a relevant biological or analytical science, strong quantitative and statistical skills, and genetics training required, term position. Screening of applications begins July 6, 2009 and continues until hte position is filled. Contact Clare Nelson 785-532-1359 or email jcn@ksu.edu. For position announcement see: http://www.plantpath.ksu.edu/DesktopModules/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentId=1044
2771. Plant Pathology: Research Associate (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. in a relevant biological or analytical science, strong quantitative and statistical skills, and genetics training required, training in population genetics and one or more programming languages including Perl and R preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 29, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Clare Nelson @ jcn@ksu.edu or 785-532-1359. For position announcement see: http://www.plantpath.ksu.edu/DesktopModules/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentId=1044
2749. Plant Pathology: Research Associate (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. in Genetics, Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and/or related field, and experience in recombinant DNA techniques, plant genetics and assessment of gene expression required, experience in genetics and protein analysis preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins July 1, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Frank White 785-532-1362. For position announcement see: http://www.plantpath.ksu.edu/DesktopModules/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentId=1042
2773. Provost Office: Professor/Associate Professor & Interim Associate Provost (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. or other terminal degree in an academic discipline and a tenured appointment at the level of Associate Professor or above, and experience in university governance required, term position. Screening of applications began June 24, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Suzy Auten 785-532-6224.
2763. Provost Office: Professor/Provost and Senior Vice President (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE)
Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and qualification through research, teaching or extension for a full professorship with tenure in one of the departments of the university required, tenured position. Screening of application begins August 18, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. John English 785-532-5590. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/pa/provost/
2762. Secondary Education: Assistant Professor (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Ph.D. or Ed. D. or ABD in Curriculum and Instruction or related field (with successful defense or the doctorate prior to the date of hire) and expertise in pedagogy associated with the Modern Languages required, 3 Years successful U.S. teaching experience in Modern Languages education grades 6-12 preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 22, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Lawrence C. Scharmann 785-532-6939. For position announcement see: http://coe.ksu.edu/about/positions.htm
2758. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: Research Assistant (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree in Biology or related sciences required, one year of laboratory experience in Cell Biology, Immunohistochemistry, and quality review preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 11, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. Contact Susan Moore 785-532-4472.
2776.Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital: Project Coordinator (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree or work experience equivalent in Project Coordination, Construction, Engineering or a related field required, one year experience in Project Coordination, Procurement and Facilities Management preferred, term position. Screening of applications began June 26, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Robyn Dreher 785-532-4305. For position announcement see: http://www.vet.k-state.edu/employment/projectcoordinator.htm
2788. Veterinary Medicine-Dean's Office: Research Assistant (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Bachelor's degree in the Natural Sciences, knowledge in extraction including SPE and training and/or experience with HPLC, one year of experience in a laboratory setting required, commercial laboratory experience involving mass spectrometry and/or extraction of small molecules and/or peptides preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins July 7, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Mike Apley 785-532-4167.
2775.Veterinary Medicine-Dean's Office: Computer Information Specialist (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Associates Degree or 2 years experience in information system support services, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Sciences, Extensive knowledge of maintenance of computer hardware (installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and repair required, Bachelor's degree preferred, regular position. Screening of applications began June 22, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Priscilla Roddy 785-532-5663. For position announcement see: http://www.vet.k-state.edu/employment/cats_pos.htm
2756. Veterinary Medicine-Deans Office: Associate Dean for Research (EXEMPT FROM THE HIRING FREEZE) Terminal Degree appropriate for applicant's specialty, and proven record of extramural funding, including participation in collaborative and multi-disciplinary efforts required, tenured position. Screening of applications began June 1, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Bob Rowland 785-532-4631. For position announcement see: http://www.vet.k-state.edu/employment/research.htm