Kansas State University seeks a dynamic and collaborative leader to serve as teaching professor (open rank) and program director for the Global Food Systems Leadership (GFSL) secondary major. This interdisciplinary program equips students from diverse academic backgrounds to address complex global challenges in food systems through leadership, systems thinking, and community engagement.
The successful candidate will provide instructional excellence and program leadership and administration to advance GFSL’s mission of preparing students to exercise leadership for the common good in global food systems.
Responsibilities:
Instruction (60%)
- Teach core GFSL courses in online, asynchronous and in-person formats, including:
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- GENAG/LEAD 225: Fundamentals of Global Food Systems Leadership
- GENAG/LEAD 325: Uncertainty in Global Food Systems Leadership
- GENAG/LEAD 425: Global Food Systems Leadership in Action
- Develop and deliver high-quality, engaging curriculum that fosters interdisciplinary learning and leadership development
- Mentor students pursuing the GFSL secondary major
Program Leadership & Administration (30%)
- Provide strategic direction for the GFSL program in alignment with the Staley School of Leadership and College of Agriculture
- Oversee program operations, including assessment and curriculum development
- Foster partnerships across the university
- Coordinate faculty involvement and ensure program compliance with university policies
- Cultivate relationships with industry, nonprofit, and governmental organizations to support internships, service-learning, and research projects
- Promote the program’s visibility and impact through communication and outreach efforts, including recruitment in collaboration with the deans’ offices and student recruitment officers
Service (10%)
- Participation in service activities at the local, state, national, and/or international levels and serving on departmental, School, and university committees
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate in leadership studies, agricultural leadership, agricultural food systems, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and/or facilitating
- Strong understanding of global food systems and leadership principles
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
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:
- 3-5 years of experience in program administration and curriculum development
- Proven ability to engage stakeholders and foster interdisciplinary collaboration
- Commitment to applied learning
- Evidence of excellence in teaching
- Experience in international development or engagement, and ability to share global perspectives
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 online at: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/teaching-professor-manhattan-kansas-united-states
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- List of 3 or more professional references
Application Window
Applications close on: January 15th, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
Commensurate with experience
