Kansas State University
Welcome to the next-generation land-grant university with a focus on the future.
When you join the K-State family, you are part of a connected community of difference-makers, dream-chasers and problem-solvers. K-Staters pursue the good. Expand expectations. And demand the most from ourselves and our lives. We are the open-minded. The adaptive. The communicators, explorers and intellectual adventurers who never shy away from change, knowing that in the right hands, change can lead to something better.
At Kansas State University, there’s no limit to what you can expect.
Kansas State University Mission
The mission of Kansas State University is to foster excellent teaching, research, and service that develop a highly skilled and educated citizenry necessary to advancing the well-being of Kansas, the nation, and the international community. The university embraces diversity, encourages engagement and is committed to the discovery of knowledge, the education of undergraduate and graduate students, and improvement in the quality of life and standard of living of those we serve.
Values
We live by the purple rule: Family comes first. For K-Staters, that means a firmly held dedication to fostering an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere in which everyone feels supported and empowered to take intellectual risks. We've had plenty of practice — as the nation's first operational land-grant university, we've been putting service and compassion into action since 1863.
Putting Students First
At Kansas State University, we take student success personally — and that is evident in our commitment to foster an outstanding, well-rounded student experience from the start.
Diversity & Inclusion
Kansas State University has long maintained a demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Since 1863, as the nation’s first operational land-grant university, K-State has heralded “full educational privileges” with open enrollment to all students regardless of gender, race or creed. From the very beginning, our commitment to access, opportunity and success has remained unchanged. Our collective mission is best accomplished when every member of the university community acknowledges and practices the following principles.
Careers
Find a future in purple
Kansas State University employees take pride in making a difference in nearly 21,000 lives at the nation's first operational land-grant university. In fact, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities recently designated K-State as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. As the Princeton Review's No. 3 university in the nation for quality of life, K-State also takes pride in its employees. K-State was also ranked No. 3 in Forbes - America's Best Employers by State. Beyond offering an unmatched sense of community and inclusiveness, K-State provides employees with a variety of benefits, including health care, retirement options, discounted event tickets and much more.
Of course, our employees also are members of the Manhattan community, Livability.com's #16 place to live in the nation, featuring eclectic restaurants, a treasure trove of shopping and, of course, plenty of purple.

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Colby, Kansas
About This Role This position, which is under the supervision of the Cropping Systems Agronomist, provides assistance to the research crop scientists and crop research team. The worker assists the supervisor in establishing, maintaining, an...
9h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University is seeking a digital content specialist to develop and distribute content that promotes the college to prospective students and other external audiences. This...
9h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manufacturing Quality Control Instructor
Olathe, Kansas
About This Role Kansas State University's Olathe campus (https://olathe.k-state.edu/) invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for a part-time, temporary instructor position to teach a 3-credit-hour, asynchronous, online Manufa...
9h
| Job Type | Part Time |
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The School of Health Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire a 9-month faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to join their Kinesiology program. We welcome cand...
9h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Food Service Manager-Catering Production oversees daily food production for the Housing and Dining Services catering program, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality preparation of catering orders and event meals....
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The HVAC Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning living, learning, and working environment for Kansas State University students, residents, faculty, staff, and guests. This posi...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Senior Computer/Systems Specialist will provide IT services and technical support to the College of Arts and Sciences. The position will be responsible for managing the College's IT needs and providing technical support ...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The 4-H Events Coordinator coordinates and manages statewide 4-H events and activities for young people in collaboration with state and regional specialists, Extension staff, and youth and adult volunteers. The Coordinator i...
23h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Clinical or Tenure Assistant / Associate Professor (Anesthesia)
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Kansas State University - College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Health Center Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure- or clinical-track faculty position in Veter...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Post-Doctoral position for independent research including but not limited to viruses such as Influenza, African swine fever, Vesicular Stomatitus, Rift Valley Fever, Monkey Pox and other select agents under both BSL-2 and BS...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
