Assistant Professor

The appointed faculty member will complement and enhance the Department's existing strengths, further advancing our capacity to engage in innovative research on the analysis and modeling of dynamic geographic processes. The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary collaborations with spatial scientists and other scholars across the Kansas State University campus. This position will bolster Kansas State University's ability to address critical challenges related to the state's economy and environment, particularly in the areas of water security, water quality, and resilience. By fostering interdisciplinary research that bridges agriculture, engineering, and geospatial sciences, the faculty member will advance watershed science, precision water management, and the sustainable use of natural resources. Additionally, this position directly supports the priorities outlined in the Kansas Water Plan by promoting research that informs the effective management of vital water resources.

Geography and Geospatial Sciences Department have a rich history, engaged and supportive alumni, and consistently ranks among the best performing social and biophysical science units at Kansas State University. Our faculty are accomplished instructors who actively publish their scholarship and secure extramural funding to support internationally-recognized research programs.

Our talented group of undergraduate and graduate students are successful competitors for prestigious national scholarships and awards by agencies including the National Science Foundation, NASA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Defense, Conference of Latin American Geography, American Association of Geographers, and American Geographical Society.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. by the time of the appointment and demonstrate the potential to develop a strong research program, including the pursuit of extramural research grants and collaborative research. Excellence in teaching and advising is expected.

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:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and support a cooperative, professional work environment.
• Commitment to the University's land-grant mission and the K-State Next-Gen Strategic Plan
  
  
  
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Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three Professional References

Applications close on: February 19, 2026

$85,000 - $110,000. Salary commensurate and experience and level of appointment.