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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Clinical Assistant Professor - Equine Field Service
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University invites applications for a clinical assistant professor, term appointment, in Equine Field Service. Applicants must hold a DVM or e...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Client Services Assistant - Large Animal Desk
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Client Services Assistant to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. This posi...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Recruitment Program Specialist
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Office of Recruitment and Admissions at Kansas State University is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual to provide administrative and program coordination support for undergraduate recruitm...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Department of Agronomy invites applications for the position of Professor and Head, Department of Agronomy. This is a 100% administrative position. The department seeks an energetic, visionary, and creative individual wh...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor-Critical Care Specialist
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree, be ACVECC or ECVECC board certified, or be eligible to take the certifying examination. The successful candidate will have autonomy over the critical care service and will wor...
4h
| 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...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Individual in this position provides nursing care to patients who present for care daily in the Allergy & Immunization department. Duties include but are not limited to: Assessing patient needs through interviewing, recogniz...
4h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Director of Pre-College and Enrollment Partnerships
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role This position provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and expansion of pre-college programs and enrollment partnerships that advance Kansas State University's enrollment goals and create accessible...
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Associate Extension Agricultural Economist-KFMA SE Chanute
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role The Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA) Southeast is seeking applicants to fill the role of an Associate Extension Agricultural Economist. The responsibilities of an Associate Extension Agricultural Economist are varie...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Shawnee County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent
Manhattan, Kansas
About This Role Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of KState Ext...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
