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r**Eldon Gideon Dean of Agriculture**
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rKansas State University
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r****About This Role****
Kansas State University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to
advance the missions of the College of Agriculture by serving as the
next Eldon Gideon Dean. The successful candidate must have the
experience and vision to inspire, guide, and facilitate the College\'s
faculty and staff in the advancement of high-quality teaching, research,
engagement, and extension while providing leadership that assures the
integrity, excellence, relevance, and success of the College\'s
multi-faceted programs. The Dean reports directly to the Provost and
Executive Vice President, [Jesse Perez
Mendez](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6978841&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/provost/about/provost-profile/),
and serves as a member of the Academic Leadership Council and Deans
Council.
This position is ideal for a cutting edge, learner-centric leader with a
proven history of successful growth initiatives, strong partnership and
collaboration skills, strategic vision, and results-focused leadership.
The next Dean is expected to grow the College\'s excellence in teaching,
research, extension, and engagement; promote a team-oriented leadership
approach; drive further development and growth in enrollment,
disciplines, and degrees; and cultivate internal and external
partnerships to advance the College\'s [Next-Gen K-State Strategic
Plan](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6978841&targetURL=https://www.ag.k-state.edu/COAKSREstrategicplan.html).
As an institutional leader, the Dean will be highly involved in
developing University-wide strategies for increasing interdisciplinary
research, building external partnerships, and promoting outreach efforts
that engage the University in responding to statewide, national, and
International Issues. Unique Opportunities For The New Dean Include
- Utilizing the new Agricultural Innovation Initiative, a \$220
million construction project scheduled to be completed by fall of
2026, which includes the construction of three new buildings: the
Agronomy Research and Innovation Center, the Global Center for Grain
and Food Innovation, and the Bilbrey Family Event Center
- Partnering with the University\'s Executive Vice President for
External Engagement and Chief of Staff, Marshall Stewart, in
enhancing an environment that promotes community-engaged scholarship
and delivers innovative and relevant education through extension to
the residents in the state\'s 105 counties
- Building on and expanding partnerships with community colleges and
other 4-year institutions to expand agricultural education;
- Expanding and strengthening existing partnerships between the
Manhattan and Olathe campuses in urban food systems and the Food as
Medicine initiative
- Leveraging K-State\'s new research foundation infrastructure and
architecture to expand university-industry collaborations,
partnerships and licensing
For more information about this opportunity, position expectations, and
the local community view the [executive
profile](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6978841&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/provost/about/searches/ag-2025/K-State-Dean-College-of-Agriculture-Leadership-Profile-2025-10-08.pdf).
****About Us****
At K-State, passion drives our purpose. Our faculty and staff are deeply
committed to the meaningful impact of their work, collectively shaping
the future of our next-generation land-grant university. Every employee
plays a vital role in advancing our mission, touching the lives of
Kansans and communities worldwide. Through our research, teaching, and
service, we strive to create positiv change and realize K-State\'s
vision of becoming a leading land-grant institution.
As part of Kansas State University, a comprehensive R1, land-grant
institution, the College of Agriculture is devoted to excellence in
teaching, research, extension, and engagement. The College is fully
committed to advancing the University\'s land-grant mission and its
vision to become a [Next-Generation Land-Grant
University](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6978841&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/next-gen/plan/).
****Worksite Option****
This position is **on-site**.
****What You\'ll Need to Succeed****
**Educational Requirements**
- An earned doctorate in one of the disciplines represented in the
College, or in a closely related field
**Required Competencies/Qualifications**
A strong record of distinguished academic achievement in teaching,
research, and/or extension which merits appointment as a tenured, full
professor in one of the College\'s departments, with evidence of
professional distinction and national or international recognition in
their field.
Demonstrated success as an innovative and strategic leader with the
ability to plan, coordinate, articulate, and execute a strategic vision
and initiatives while engaging others.
Demonstrated success as a str
