Kansas State University
Assistant Professor or Open Rank
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506
Overview
Assistant Professor or Open Rank
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Kansas State University
is affiliated with the Kansas Water Institute (KWI). The position is part of several water-related thematic hires at K-State and involves collaboration within an interdisciplinary cohort to research, teach, and engage on water-related issues. Most faculty time is devoted to research, outreach, and grant activities to advance KWI objectives, with remaining time supporting teaching within the department. Responsibilities
Lead research, along with other interdisciplinary KWI colleagues, into water-related issues impacting Kansas communities and rural areas. Deliver creative and effective teaching in courses related to water topics as needed within the teaching time allocation. Engage in significant, peer-reviewed research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. Supervise independent graduate research. Participate in departmental governance. Participate in university and professional service. Contribute to an environment that fosters collegiality. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree in landscape architecture, landscape ecology, environmental planning, geography (with an emphasis in physical geography), or other discipline with expertise in watershed-scale landscape research and/or management. Evidence of the ability to secure, or potentially secure external research funding. Expertise in the use of geographic information systems with application to the analysis and planning of watersheds, regional landscapes, and water-related landscape systems. 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
Experience in developing and conducting extramurally funded research. Experience in watershed assessment. Ability to teach fundamentals of landscape ecology at the watershed scale. Experience in stream/waterway and hydrology assessment (including fluvial geomorphology). Experience in planning, design, implementation, and management of green infrastructure for stormwater management and flood prevention. Active research agenda in any of the above or a related area. Ability to potentially teach water-related topics like environmental ethics, landscape restoration, master planning/design, landscape performance, or interdisciplinary landscape planning/design. Sponsorship
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Worksite
This position is On-site. How to Apply
Please Submit The Following Documents Letter of interest with a clear statement of how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, addressed to: KWI/LARCP Faculty Search Chair Howard Hahn. Curriculum vitae Portfolio: Research, Teaching, and/or Design Names of three references (including title, relationship to candidate, mailing address, telephone number, and email address) Application Window
Applications close on: January 5, 2026 To Apply
Visit the application page: https://car About Us
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning (LARCP) in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design (APDesign) at Kansas State University (K-State) in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a qualified candidate to conduct research on water-related issues impacting Kansas communities and rural areas. This open-rank position is for tenure-track assistant, associate, or full-professor candidates, depending on qualifications, expertise, and past funding. The faculty member will collaborate with colleagues from the Kansas Water Institute (KWI) and teach in the LARCP department related to watershed planning/design and socio-ecological systems. Synonyms: Seniority level: Entry level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Education and Training; Industries: Higher Education.
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Assistant Professor or Open Rank
at
Kansas State University
is affiliated with the Kansas Water Institute (KWI). The position is part of several water-related thematic hires at K-State and involves collaboration within an interdisciplinary cohort to research, teach, and engage on water-related issues. Most faculty time is devoted to research, outreach, and grant activities to advance KWI objectives, with remaining time supporting teaching within the department. Responsibilities
Lead research, along with other interdisciplinary KWI colleagues, into water-related issues impacting Kansas communities and rural areas. Deliver creative and effective teaching in courses related to water topics as needed within the teaching time allocation. Engage in significant, peer-reviewed research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. Supervise independent graduate research. Participate in departmental governance. Participate in university and professional service. Contribute to an environment that fosters collegiality. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree in landscape architecture, landscape ecology, environmental planning, geography (with an emphasis in physical geography), or other discipline with expertise in watershed-scale landscape research and/or management. Evidence of the ability to secure, or potentially secure external research funding. Expertise in the use of geographic information systems with application to the analysis and planning of watersheds, regional landscapes, and water-related landscape systems. 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
Experience in developing and conducting extramurally funded research. Experience in watershed assessment. Ability to teach fundamentals of landscape ecology at the watershed scale. Experience in stream/waterway and hydrology assessment (including fluvial geomorphology). Experience in planning, design, implementation, and management of green infrastructure for stormwater management and flood prevention. Active research agenda in any of the above or a related area. Ability to potentially teach water-related topics like environmental ethics, landscape restoration, master planning/design, landscape performance, or interdisciplinary landscape planning/design. Sponsorship
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Worksite
This position is On-site. How to Apply
Please Submit The Following Documents Letter of interest with a clear statement of how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, addressed to: KWI/LARCP Faculty Search Chair Howard Hahn. Curriculum vitae Portfolio: Research, Teaching, and/or Design Names of three references (including title, relationship to candidate, mailing address, telephone number, and email address) Application Window
Applications close on: January 5, 2026 To Apply
Visit the application page: https://car About Us
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning (LARCP) in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design (APDesign) at Kansas State University (K-State) in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a qualified candidate to conduct research on water-related issues impacting Kansas communities and rural areas. This open-rank position is for tenure-track assistant, associate, or full-professor candidates, depending on qualifications, expertise, and past funding. The faculty member will collaborate with colleagues from the Kansas Water Institute (KWI) and teach in the LARCP department related to watershed planning/design and socio-ecological systems. Synonyms: Seniority level: Entry level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Education and Training; Industries: Higher Education.
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