Teaching Professor (open rank)

Kansas State University•Manhattan, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Teach core GFSL courses in online, asynchronous and in-person formats, including: 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
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
Participation in service activities at the local, state, national, and/or international levels and serving on departmental, School, and university committees