Associate Professor/ Professor Kansas State University Division of Biology seeks applicants for Director of the Konza Prairie Biological Station, a tenured twelve-month appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. 521631 Manhattan Biology Academic / Faculty - 12 month Closing at: Sep 8 2026 - 23:55 CDT On-site About This Role The Division of Biology at Kansas State University invites applications for the
position of Director of the Konza Prairie Biological Station (KPBS). This position is a tenured, twelve-month appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level with an effort distribution approximating 50% KPBS administration and leadership, 25% research, and 25% teaching. Preference will be given to mid-career candidates with a research, teaching and service record consistent with developing and sustaining
long-term interdisciplinary partnerships and program-building goals.The Director position offers the opportunity to develop a long-term plan, strategic partnerships, and fundraising initiatives while leading one of the world’s premier grassland field stations. The Director is expected to provide leadership and administrative oversight that advances the KPBS mission and maintains collaborations with the Konza Prairie
Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) program, the Kansas Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, and the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station. The Director is also expected to expand upon and further develop their internationally recognized research program, mentor graduate students, and participate in undergraduate / graduate teaching. Assigned courses will depend on individual candidate interests and the needs of the
Division. The position includes a competitive salary and start-up package with an anticipated start date of summer or early fall 2027. About Us The Konza Prairie Biological Station (www.konza.ksu.edu), located 10 miles from the university, is a world-class field station focused on understanding the long-term ecological dynamics of tallgrass prairie. Konza Prairie provides numerous opportunities for ecological- or
evolutionarily-oriented research, supports a large K-12 environmental education program, serves as a platform for local, national, and international scientists, and is the site of an NSF-funded LTER program and the National Ecological Observatory Network.Why Join Us:We are a strong group of highly collaborative faculty members with research interests in tallgrass prairie ecology and conservation as well as other
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