Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Department Head-Animal Sciences & Industry
Kansas State University Dept of Animal Sciences and Industry
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Responsibilities
The Department Head provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. This position advances the department’s mission within Kansas State University as a land-grant institution, supporting excellence in teaching, research, and extension. The Department Head works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, and university leadership to strengthen programs, expand impact, and position the department for future success.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in animal sciences or a closely related field.
- Record of scholarly achievement consistent with appointment as a tenured full professor in the department.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, administration, or program management.
- Evidence of success within a land-grant or comparable allied industry environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to interdisciplinary programs or initiatives.
- Understanding of teaching, research, and extension roles in the land-grant mission.
- Success in securing extramural funding or developing externally supported programs.
- Experience with budget management, personnel supervision, and strategic planning.
- Established relationships or engagement with animal agriculture industries or stakeholder groups.
- Experience supporting student success initiatives, including recruitment, retention, and career placement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
We Offer
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
About the Company
Kansas State University Dept of Animal Sciences and Industry
Founded in 1863 as the nation's first operational land-grant university, Kansas State University has grown into a comprehensive research university with nearly 20,000 students, more than 1,200 faculty, and 2,400 staff. The K-State Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) department serves students, livestock producers, and the animal and food processing industries through teaching, research, and education. KSU ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food processing industries. The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, physiology, behavior, meat science, dairy processing, production systems, and agribusiness. Our programs emphasize scientific rigor, critical thinking, and hands-on experience, equipping graduates to become leaders in animal agriculture and related industries both domestically and internationally.
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