Assistant Professor

About This Role

The Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position with the rank of assistant professor with expertise in application of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision applied to agricultural machine and sensor development and precision agriculture. This is a critical area of expertise for developing new sensing systems involving computer vision and artificial intelligence to realize next-generation solutions for manned and autonomous systems.
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team housed within the Institute of Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics (ID3A). ID3A’s efforts include integrating digital technologies, i.e., sensors and robotics, with artificial intelligence, as well as fostering analytical and visualization systems to enable producers to make more rapid and informed decisions. Additionally, they work to train future producers and researchers on how to use these technologies and methods to yield data-informed decisions.

Ultimately, they aim to strengthen the collective effort toward solving some of the most pressing food, water, energy and environmental issues both in Kansas and around the world.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the undergraduate and graduate degree programs within the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering by teaching courses related to instrumentation, sensors, controls and machine design.

This position is On-site
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All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold doctorate in Biological and Agricultural Engineering or a closely related engineering field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Evidence of scholarly achievement and potential to secure external research funding
• Proven ability to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals commensurate with career stage
• A strong and clearly defined research agenda related to applications of artificial intelligence in precision agriculture that complements the strategic priorities of Kansas State University and its land‑grant mission
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• University-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated record of obtaining extramural funding to support research
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure, or ability to pursue licensure

Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing your professional history as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• Curriculum Vita
• Unofficial transcripts from degree granting institutions
• Statement of research plans
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three references

Applications close on:
March 26, 2026

$90,000 - $105,000