Head of Agronomy - Leadership in Research & Teaching

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University invites applications for Professor and Head, Department of Agronomy, a fully on-site, 100% administrative role. You will lead faculty, staff and students across research, teaching, extension, and service, shaping a bold NextGen land-grant strategy.

Minimum qualifications emphasize leadership, teaching/extension experience, and strategic planning with strong collaboration and communication skills. Sponsorship is not provided; residency in the U.S. is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, administration, or program management experience.
• Strong strategic planning and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups (faculty, staff, students, industry).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage university leadership and external partners.
• Clear vision for the Kansas State University Department of Agronomy in a NextGen land-grant framework.

Responsibilities

• Foster excellence in research, extension, teaching, and service at national and international levels.
• Promote quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Lead governance through committees and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee budgeting and fundraising efforts to support department activities.
• Recruit and retain faculty, staff, and students and promote professional development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Vision for department

Job description

Kansas State University invites applications for Professor and Head, Department of Agronomy, a fully on-site, 100% administrative role. You will lead faculty, staff and students across research, teaching, extension, and service, shaping a bold NextGen land-grant strategy.

Minimum qualifications emphasize leadership, teaching/extension experience, and strategic planning with strong collaboration and communication skills. Sponsorship is not provided; residency in the U.S. is required upon hire.