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Assistant Professor / Extension Crop Production Specialist in Agronomy and Cropping Systems Kansas State University in United States

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Environmental Science

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Full-time 12-month tenure-eligible faculty position with 70% Extension and 30% Research duties. Salary is commensurate with experience. The role is eligible for sponsorship, subject to institutional and visa requirements.

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Expired

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Crop Yield
Extension Education

About this position

Kansas State University is advertising an Assistant Professor / Extension Crop Production Specialist position in Agronomy and cropping systems in Manhattan, Kansas, with statewide responsibilities across Kansas and the Central Great Plains.

This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-eligible faculty role with a 70% Extension / 30% Research appointment. The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary programs focused on row crop production, cropping systems, and applied research that supports Extension outreach for farmers, crop advisors, agribusinesses, agency personnel, and commodity groups.

Research and outreach interests mentioned in the post include Great Plains agronomic production, soil and water management, enterprise profitability, grains, oilseeds, forages, and the development of Extension publications, workshops, field days, plot tours, newsletters, and digital communication materials. The role also involves mentoring graduate students and publishing research results.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related discipline, have strong field-based crop production expertise, excellent English communication skills, evidence of peer-reviewed publication, and strong potential for extramural funding. Preferred experience includes Extension work, interdisciplinary teamwork, grant writing, and development of Extension materials.

Funding / employment: this is a salaried faculty appointment with compensation commensurate with experience. The posting notes that the position is eligible for sponsorship, subject to visa and institutional requirements.

Application window: applications close on 2026-08-02. Applicants should apply through Kansas State University’s PageUp recruiting system and upload a letter of application, extension philosophy statement, research interests statement, CV, graduate transcripts, and three professional references.

Contact: inquiries may be directed to Peter Tomlinson at [email protected].

Funding details

Full-time 12-month tenure-eligible faculty position with 70% Extension and 30% Research duties. Salary is commensurate with experience. The role is eligible for sponsorship, subject to institutional and visa requirements.

What's required

Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related discipline with a strong background in crop production and cropping systems under field conditions. Commitment to extension education at the university level, excellent written and oral English communication skills, proven ability to publish peer-reviewed research, strong potential for securing extramural funding, commitment to graduate student mentoring and teaching, and a collegial, teamwork-oriented approach in a multicultural environment. Preferred: state/local extension experience, interdisciplinary team leadership, field research experience with agronomic crops and Great Plains cropping systems, grant writing experience, extension material development, and use of communication technologies. A valid driver's license is required.

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