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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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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: January 27, 2012
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*3817. Agricultural Economics: Communications Coordinator- Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, Agricultural Communications, Journalism or other communications related field, experience with Microsoft office, Adobe Suite Photoshop, InDesign, web design and web maintenance software required, regular position. Deadline for applications is February 6, 2012. Contact Judy Maberry 785-532-4493. For position announcement see: http://www.ageconomics.ksu.edu/~/doc4757.ashx E.O.E.
3802. Agronomy: Assistant Scientist- Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences with a special interest in plant breeding, sufficient experience in field crop management and operating farm equipment required, Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences with a special interest in plant breeding preferred, term position. Screening of applications began January 11, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Tesfaye Tesso 785-532-7238. E.O.E. For position announcement see: http://www.agronomy.ksu.edu/doc3872.ashx
3691. Apparel, Textiles & Interior Design: Assistant Professor-Interior Design- Terminal degree in Interior Design or all Allied design field and five years of professional practice experience required, experience in university/college teaching and expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: advanced level design studios, computer applications in Interior Design (AutoCAD & Revit) and hand graphic visualization, tenure-track position. Screening of applications began January 15, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Professor Barbara G. Anderson, or Professor Michael Dudek 785-532-6993 or 785-532-1324. E.O.E.
3770. Architecture: Assistant Professor -Terminal degree in Architecture, and professional practice experience in Architecture required, record of excellence in teaching Architectural Design Studio and/courses in a Architectural Structure required, Architectural license or eligibility for licensure preferred, tenure-track position. Deadline for applications has been extended to March 9, 2012. For position announcement see: http://www.capd.ksu.edu/about/employment
3754. Art: Assistant Professor/Digital Foundations- MFA in visual arts or Equivalent, ability to teach Adobe Creative Suite and other New Media tools and a thorough knowledge of contemporary issues in time-base new media and the broader field of art required, experience teaching at the university level preferred, tenure-track position. Screening of applications began January 2, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Robin Lonborg 785-532-6614. For position announcement see: http://art.ksu.edu/people/jobs/assistant-professor-digital-foundations-new-media/ E.O.E.
3807 Arts and Sciences Dean's Office: Coordinator/Academic Coordinator- Bachelor's degree, Master's and at least one degree in a liberal arts and sciences discipline preferred, regular position. Screening of applications began January 23, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Shirley Olson or Karen Solt 785-532-6900. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/artsci/ E.O.E.
3785. A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications: Associate or Full Professor/Director -Ph.D. in Communications or a related field, a successful track record of peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding, and administrative experience required, tenured position. Screening of applications begins February 1, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Charles Griffin 785-532-6875. E.O.E.
3812. Biochemistry: Research Associate- Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry or closely related field, experience with transcript knockdown with dsRNA, analysis of ESTs, protein structure and function, PCR and gene cloning, protein expression, western blotting, and other antibody-based methods required, familiarity with insect proteins preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins February 1, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Gerald Reeck 785-532-6117. E.O.E. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/bchem/Employment/rsrchassoc_GR.html
3819. Biology: Information System Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar field required, Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar field preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins February 6, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Walter Dodds 785-532-6998. For position announcement see: http://www.ksu.edu/biology/position_openings/scaler_analyst.html E.O.E.
3762. Biology: Research Assistant- Bachelor's degree in the Biological Sciences, two years laboratory experience, and experience in Molecular Biology required, Master's degree and experience in Virology preferred, term position. Screening of applications has been extended to begin January 31, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact A. Lorena Passarelli 785-532-3195. For position announcement see: http://www.ksu.edu/biology/position_openings/virology.html E.O.E.
3786. Biology: Research Associate (Post-Doctoral) two positions- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, research experience in Vector Biology, Entomology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry, and two (at least 1as first author) publications in English in international journals required, experience working with viruses preferred, term position. Screening of applications began January 9, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Rollie Clem 785-532-3172. For position announcement see: http://www.ksu.edu/biology/position_openings/clem_pd.html E.O.E.
3808. Business Administration Support: Director of Undergraduate Programs-INTERNAL SEARCH- Bachelor's degree, four years experience in a university advising capacity, and current employee of the College of Business Administration required, Master's degree in a business or advising-related field preferred, regular position. Screening of applications began January 23, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Marsha Garcia-Scobie 785-532-6180. For position announcement see: http://www.cba.ksu.edu/DocumentView.aspx?DID=733 E.O.E.
3823. Chemistry: Research Associate- Ph.D. and experience with solid state NMR techniques and chemical crystallography, ability to troubleshoot and maintain NMR hardware, the ability to prepare or synthesize samples for solid state NMR, including isotopically labeled materials preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins February 15, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Mark Hollingsworth 785-532-2727. E.O.E.
3809. Counseling Services: Coordinator- Bachelor's degree in areas such as Adult and Continuing Education, Curriculum & Instruction with emphasis on design and online learning, College Student Development, Nonviolence Studies, Human Services etc, two years experience with designing, managing, and providing online/web-based outreach programs/classes, and documented evidence of specialization training and/or experience required, Master's degree in Adult & Continuing Education, Curriculum & Instruction with emphasis on design and online learning, preferred. Screening of applications begins February 20, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Counseling Services 785-532-6927. E.O.E. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/counseling/onlinecoordinatoradvertisement.pdf
3795. Counseling Services: Post Doctoral Fellow- Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology and completion of internship from APA accredited program required, University Counseling Service experience preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins February 20, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Counseling Services 785-532-6927. E.O.E. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/counseling/PostDocAdvertisement.pdf
3803. Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology: Assistant/Associate Professor -Ph.D. and relevant post-doctoral experience with a strong record of excellence in research in bacterial diseases and molecular pathogenesis, particularly of the enteric or food borne pathogens required, tenure-track position. Screening of applications begins March 15, 2012. Contact Dr. T.G. Nagaraja 785-532-1214. E.O.E.
3814. Economics: Instructor/Temporary Instructor- Master's degree required, Ph.D. or ABD and experience teaching large classes preferred, term position. Screening of applicants begins March 1, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact William Blankenau 785-532-7357. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/economics/jobopenings/ E.O.E.
3728. Education-Dean's Office: Assistant Dean for Student Services- Ph.D. in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Educational Leadership or related field, University Student Affairs related experience required, experience/knowledge of University recruitment and retention strategies, administrative experience in higher education and experience in P-12 educational settings preferred, regular position. Screening of applications as been extended to February 1, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Ms. Lori Duncan 785-532-5524. For position announcement see: http://www.coe.ksu.edu/about/positions.htm#asstdean E.O.E.
3788. Education-Dean's Office: Web/Database Developer - Bachelor's degree, two years of web development experience in a PHP + MySQl environment required, experience that demonstrates skills in graphic and user-interface design, agile software development methodology, and developing or supporting Microsoft Access Databases preferred, term position. Screening of applications has been extended to February 15, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Craig Bourne 785-532-5930. For position announcement see: http://www.oeie.ksu.edu/employment.html#webdb E.O.E.
3729 Educational Leadership: Associate Professor - Ph.D./Ed. D. (earned) in an Educational Leadership related field form a regionally accredited university; have relevant experience as a professionally licensed P-12 administrator or relevant experience working in a formal leadership capacity with P-12 school administrators required, tenure-track/tenured position. Screening of applications begins February 1, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Sandy Evans 785-532-5535. For position announcement see: http://www.coe.ksu.edu/about/positions.htm#edlea2 E.O.E.
3730. Educational Leadership: Assistant or Associate Professor - Ph.D./Ed. D. (earned) in an Educational Leadership related field form a regionally accredited university, and professionally licensed P-12 senior-level administrator required, tenure-track position. Screening of applications begins February 1, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Sandy Evans 785-532-5535. For position announcement see: http://www.coe.ksu.edu/about/positions.htm#edlea1 E.O.E.
3780. Educational Leadership-Adult Education: Coordinator/Adult Education Graduate Program Coordinator-K-State Olathe - Master's degree in Adult Education or a closely related field such as workplace learning, Higher education, and educational leadership or student affairs required, term position. Screening of applications began January 16, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact David Thompson 785-532-5535. For position announcement see: http://www.coe.k-state.edu/about/positions.htm#adultedcoordolathe E.O.E.
3731. Electrical and Computer Engineering: Assistant Professor -Ph.D. (earned) in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related area, expertise in Bioengineering required, experience in embedded systems preferred, tenure-track position. Screening of applications began January 15, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Don Gruenbacher 785-532-5600. E.O.E For position announcement see: http://www.ece.ksu.edu/content/index/ece-assistant-prof.pdf
3810. Electrical & Computer Engineering: Research Associate (Postdoctoral)- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or another closely related area, background in analytical, computational and machine learning techniques for modeling and optimization, and programming skills in MATLAB as well as C/C++ required, term position. Screening of applications begins March 15, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Chassy Nichols 785-532-5601. For position announcement see: http://www.ece.ksu.edu/sites/default/files/ECE-PostDoc.pdf E.O.E.
3757. Engineering: Professor - Ph.D. (earned) in Engineering, Science, or heath-related area, experience in the area of Biomedical Engineering, or Health Care Systems, and must be eligible for the rank of Professor required, tenured position. Screening of applications began January 20, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Don Gruenbacher 785-532-5600. For position announcement see: http://tethys.engg.ksu.edu/files/engg/jobs/ad_biomedical_healthcare_position-4.pdf E.O.E.
*3741. Entomology: Professor and Head - Earned doctorate in Entomology or relevant discipline, credentials for appointment as a tenured full professor required, experience teaching, research, extension and international programs in a land grant university preferred, tenured position. Deadline for applications is January 15, 2012. Contact Dr. James Nechols 785-532-4744. For position announcement see: http://www.entomology.ksu.edu/ E.O.E.
3805. Facilities: Director- Bachelor's degree, two years of supervisory experience, knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources required, experience managing facilities operational and project budges, university budgeting and fiscal responsibilities and State of Kansas Human Resource Management preferred, regular position. Screening of applications begins January 30, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Gary Leitnaker 785-532-6277. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/facilities/employment/pdf/daf1-18-12.pdf E.O.E.
3804. Family Studies and Human Services: Assistant Professor-Personal financial Planning -Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning, Family Economics. Consumer Economics, Resource Management, or related fields required, professional practice experience in the financial planning/services profession, CFP certificate preferred, tenure-track position. Screening of applications begins February 15, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Sonya Britt 785-532-3541. E.O.E. For position announcement see: http://www.he.k-state.edu/employment/assistprofpfp12222011.php
3796. Hospitality Management and Dietetics: Assistant Professor - Doctoral Degree (by employment date) from an accredited university in Hospitality, Tourism, or Food-service related fields required, college-level teaching experience, industry-related work experience, and experience with distance education preferred, tenure-track position. Screening of applications begins February 1, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Chihyung Ok 785-532-2207. For position announcement see: http://www.he.k-state.edu/employment/hmdassprof12162011.php E.O.E.
3797. Housing and Dining Services: Staff Assistant/Residence Life Coordinator -three positions- Master's degree in student personnel or related field required, experience with leadership development, programming, and community living required, experience working with on-campus residential living preferred, regular position. Screening of applications begins March 7, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Nick Lander 785-532-7659. For position announcement see: http://www.housing.k-state.edu/recruit/Residence%20Life%20Coordinator.pdf E.O.E.
3821. Human Nutrition: Extension Assistant/Assistant Coordinator- Master's degree with at least one degree in Nutrition or closely related field, and ability to obtain/maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License required, experience working with people from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins February 13, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Sandra Procter 785-532-1675. E.O.E.
3759. Human Nutrition: Professor/Head - Ph.D. in Nutrition or related area, qualifications consistent with rank of Full Professor required, tenured position. Screening of applications began January 17, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Katharine Gruenwald 785-532-0171. For position announcement see: http://www.he.k-state.edu/employment/11072011-hn-depthead.php E.O.E.
3799. Information Systems Office: Information Systems Supervisor/Financial Systems Supervisor - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or other appropriately related technical field, seven years experience in progressively responsible positions in a major information systems organization, Five years experience in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications in computing environments, and two years experience managing and supervising technical staff required, Master's degree in degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering preferred, regular position. Screening of applications began January 3, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Viki Horan 785-532-2510. E.O.E. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/its/employment/iso-fin-system-sup_39498.html
3781. Interior Architecture & Product Design: Assistant/Associate Professor - Master's degree in Interior Architecture/Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design/Product Design, or related professional field required, tenure-track position. Screening of applications began January 20, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Neal Hubbell 785-532-5992. For position announcement see: http://capd.ksu.edu/about/employment/tenure-track-assistant-associate-professor-iapd E.O.E.
3815. K-State Center for Child Development: Teaching Assistant/Assistant Teacher- High school diploma or GED with the expectation of actively pursuing Center Based Child Development Associate credential at Center's expense, and the ability to pass KBI background check, physical, and TB test, required, Child development Associate credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Screening of applications begins January 27, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Amy Horvatic 785-532-6593. E.O.E.
*3798. K-State Libraries-Content Development/Acquisitions: Library Resources Manager/Acquisitions Specialist -Bachelor's supervisory experience, and experience with library applications such as an integrated library system, an electronic resources management system, and/or an Open URL resolver required, regular position. Deadline for applications is January 27, 2012. Contact Michelle Bowen 785-532-5671. For position announcement see: http://ksulib.typepad.com/jobs/2011/12/acquisitions-specialist.html E.O.E.
3726. Landscape Architecture/Regional and Community Planning: Assistant or Associate Professor - Masters of Landscape Architecture or a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with a terminal degree in a closely allied profession or a complimentary discipline required, Ph.D. and/or professional experience and/or professional licensure/certification preferred, tenure-track position. Screening of applications began January 5, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Lee R. Skabelund 785-532-5691. E.O.E. For position announcement see: http://capd.ksu.edu/about/employment
3806. Mathematics: Visiting Assistant Professor -Ph.D. in Mathematics or a Ph.D. dissertation accepted with only formalities to be completed required, mathematics education and/or teaching with technology preferred, term position. Screening of applications begins February 1, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Andrew Bennett 785-532-0562. E.O.E. For position announcement see: http://www.math.ksu.edu/jobs/
*3820. New Student Services: Admissions Representative-(multiple positions) Recent K-State Bachelor's degree familiarity and excitement for K-State, demonstrated academic success and student involvement/leadership skills in student groups and organized living, and a valid driver's license required, native or near-native Spanish language proficiency preferred, regular position. Deadline for applications is February 6, 2012. Contact Sonia Topliff 785-532-6237. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/nss/positions/ E.O.E.
*3813. Plant Pathology: Research Associate- Ph.D. in Biosciences, computer programming skills and familiarity with databases, UNIX/LINUX operating environment, research experience in Genetics and/or Molecular Biology required, term position. Deadline for applications is February 2, 2012. Contact Christopher Toomajian 785-532-0879. For position announcement see: http://www.plantpath.ksu.edu/doc1304.ashx E.O.E.
3822. Political Science: Assistant Professor- Ph.D. in Political Science or Public Administration required, tenure-track position. Exceptional candidates who are ABD may be considered at the rank of instructor. Screening of applications begins March 15, 2012. Contact James Franke 785-532-0451 or 785-532-6842. E.O.E.
3792. President's Office: Director of Corporate Engagement- MBA or equivalent advanced degree, and five years related work experience, and supervisory experience required, familiarity with higher education institutions/systems and understanding of philanthropic fundraising, corporate giving, and/or sponsored research preferred, regular position. Screening of applications began January 10, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Joshua Mosier 785-532-6227. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/president/jobs/
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3811. Salina Aviation: Assistant/Associate Professor-Doctorate from an accredited institution, one year electronics/electrical experience and two years experience in Aviation/Aerospace or related industry required, FAA mechanic certificate with Airframe rating, as well as FCC license and/or NCATT AET certificate, five years Aviation industry experience and two years experience in aviation electronics preferred, tenure-track. Screening of applications begins February 6, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Kurt Barnhart 785-826-2972. For position announcement see: http://www.salina.k-state.edu/campusoffices/business/vacancies/aviationprof.htm E.O.E.
3681. Southeast Agricultural Research Center: Assistant Professor/Crop Production Agronomist -Ph.D. in Crop Science, Agronomy, or closely related field with emphasis on crop production/integrated pest management required, experience with Midwestern US row crop and cereal grain production systems including pest management preferred, tenure-track position. Screening of applications began January 16, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Lyle W. Lomas 620-421-4826 ext. 12. E.O.E. For position announcement see: http://www.agronomy.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=633
*3782. Southwest Area Extension Office: Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist-Crops and Soils -Ph.D. in Agronomy ( at the time of appointment) or closely related discipline, experience or training production agriculture required, experience with High Plains or Midwest crop production practices, and irrigated agricultural production preferred, tenure-track position. Deadline for applications is January 27, 2012. Contact Phil Sloderbeck 620-275-9164. E.O.E.
3784. Undergraduate Admissions: Assistant Director - Bachelor's degree, two years supervisory of full time employees, Master's degree and experience with customer relationship management recruiting and experience with document imaging preferred. Screening of applications began January 9, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Sally Routson 785-532-6250. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/admit/assistantdirector.pdf E.O.E.
3816. Undergraduate Admissions: Programming and Analysis Manager- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, one year experience in higher education, knowledge and experience in Microsoft SQL programming language required, regular position. Screening of applications begins January 30, 2012. Contact Sally Routson 785-532-6250. For position announcement see: http://www.k-state.edu/admit/programmeranalyst.pdf E.O.E.
3785. Veterinary Medical Library: Instructional Technologist -Master's degree in Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration, or a similar field of study and have practical experience applying teaching methods and technologies in higher education required, a science background and a Ph.D. or Ed. D. preferred, regular position. Screening of applications began January 9, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Bonnie Rush 785-532-4890. For position announcement see: http://www.vet.k-state.edu/employment/Instructional_Technologist.htm E.O.E.