About This Role
The Assistant/Associate Professor in Agricultural Education is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment with 70% teaching and 30% research responsibilities within the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education.
• Teach, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the agricultural education program.
• Develop and redesign courses and curriculum to meet the needs of students.
• Advise student organizations, assist with student recruitment and placement and supervisor student interns.
• Conduct scholarly activities relevant to departmental/college initiatives; secure extramural funding for those activities; serve on external agricultural education-related boards and departmental, college, and university committees.
• This position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours for activities such as: recruitment, advising student organizations, sponsoring and chaperoning student travel, conference hosting/attendance, grant-funded projects, international travel, etc.
About Us
Kansas State University is embracing bold transformation through its Next-Gen K-State initiative, which prioritizes learner-centered innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and excellence. Within this vision, the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education offers a dynamic academic home for faculty passionate about agricultural education, agricultural and natural resources communications, and agricultural and occupational safety and health. Our department supports a variety of educational pathways—including undergraduate and graduate programs—with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and student success. Faculty benefit from a collaborative environment that integrates teaching, research, engagement, and service. This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking land-grant university while shaping the future of agricultural education in Kansas and beyond.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site. This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must hold earned doctorate in agricultural education, extension education, or closely related field by the time of appointment. (Summer 2026)
• Professional experience of at least two years of successful middle and/or high school teaching in agriculture.
• Strong record and interest in teaching, research, securing extramural funding, scholarly writing and service activities.
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:
• Teaching in post-secondary education and distance learning.
• Recent experience in supervising teaching interns.
• Recent experience in field-based education.
• Have or be willing to obtain CASE certifications.
• Familiarity with contemporary national reform and education issues.
Additional Role Information:
• Scholarship and experience in line with the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor. For consideration at Associate Professor rank, the selected
candidate must present a demonstrated record of scholarly activity in
teaching and research commensurate with the Associate level.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents through the K-State Career's website:
1. Letter of interest
2. Current CV
3. Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references
Questions or inquiries may be sent to Katie Starzec, search chair, kstarzec@ksu.edu.
Application Window
Applications close on: December 1, 2025
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
Starts at $90,000 and commensurate with qualifications, experience and rank at which appointed.