Employment Opportunities

The K-State Department of Agricultural Economics hires and retains expert faculty and professional staff who are committed to advancing the departmental mission of improving economic choices and management decisions through teaching, research, and extension. When positions become available, we strive to select the best and brightest to contribute toward serving our various constituents, including individuals, families, farms, businesses, communities, organizations, and policy makers.

Job Announcements:

Assistant or Associate Professor, Markets & Risk

The Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Agricultural and Food Markets and Risk with an appointment of 35% Teaching and 65% Research.

Areas of teaching and research emphasis will be around risk management covering issues such as biosecurity, food safety, input markets, weather, macroeconomics, commodity markets, trade, and exchange rates. The Department is known for research and extension programs that address real-world problems in local, state, national, and global agriculture and agribusiness.

Closing date is September 30, 2026. See the full job description and apply online.

Event Coordinator

Coordinates and executes conferences, meetings, workshops, and special events for the Department of Agricultural Economics. Manages event logistics, budgets, vendors, communications, and resources while collaborating with directors, university partners, and external constituents.

This position oversees planning, coordinating, and executing conferences, meetings, and special events for the Department of Agricultural Economics. Serves as a liaison to university groups affiliated with the event, vendors, and external constituents. Provides organizational leadership for conferences, workshops, meetings, public functions and other special events. This role will plan a range of special events and make administrative decisions regarding those events. Must apply knowledge of event planning principles, cost analysis, facilities requirements, equipment needs, and resource management. Will manage a budget for events. The Event Coordinator works collaboratively to ensure events are well-organized, professionally executed, and provide a positive experience for attendees. This position will work to support directors for various programs important to the success of the department.

Closing date is September 1, 2026. See the full job description and apply online.