Teaching Assistant Professor

Kansas State University is hiring a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor for the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences. The role involves leading the Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Secondary Major and teaching undergraduate courses, including a capstone project course. Candidates must have a PhD in Geography or a related field and experience in collegiate teaching. This position requires on-site work in Manhattan, KS.
About This Role

The Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences seeks a full-time term contract Teaching Assistant Professor to lead the Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Secondary Major and teach its capstone project course during Fall and Spring semesters. The capstone course is shared with the Interdisciplinary Environmental Science B.S. degree and the individual selected will therefore be affiliated with that program, as well. They will work in the Department to teach two or three undergraduate courses per semester, including the capstone, while also assisting with the service mission of the Department and the College. The course load per academic year will be six class sections.

Potential courses will vary depending on department needs, but will likely include classes in sustainability, natural resources, earth system science, and global environmental change.

About Us

The Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences has a strong focus on environmental studies from the social science perspective, with teaching and research interests in nature & society interactions and sustainability, as well as from the environmental science perspective with land change science, GIS, and earth system science.

As K-State's first interdisciplinary program, the NRES Secondary Major leverages expertise from across campus to expand student knowledge, skills, and perspectives beyond those learned in a primary major to more effectively solve complex environmental and sustainability challenges. Over its 30-year history, nearly 900 students have completed the NRES Secondary Major.

The Environmental Science B.S. program is a multidisciplinary collaboration between the Department of Agronomy, Division of Biology, Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences, and Department of Geology and allied units across the Kansas State University campus. Launched in 2021, it is one of the fastest growing majors on campus. Faculty affiliated with the program work across disciplines to support the education and professional development of the next generation of environmental scientists.

Worksite Option

This position is required to be on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD in Geography or related environmental field
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students
• Demonstrated experience conducting field and laboratory-based environmental research
• Demonstrated experience in forming, working with, and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience effectively managing an academic program budget
• Ability to prepare and present reports on program academic metrics

Other Requirements:
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:
• Application
• CV
• Letter detailing experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate students

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$50,000 - $55,000 / annually