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The Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting at Fort Hays State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in accounting. Fort Hays State University is a teaching focused institution, and the primary mission of the Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting is to provide quality instruction. We seek applicants who have a passion for teaching and challenging students in the classroom and in the online environment. This is an on-campus position located in Hays, Kansas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or DBA candidates in a related field with 18 graduate hours in accounting coursework.
• Accounting coursework must include significant work with U.S. GAAP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Conferred PhD or DBA with a concentration/specialization in accounting OR individuals at ABD status who are within one year of completing the degree.
• The CPA credential is preferred.
• Preference will also be given to applicants with teaching experience (both on-campus and online)

Responsibilities: This is a nine-month, tenure-track position. The candidate accepted for this position will be expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester in accounting (may include both on-campus and online courses). We seek applicants with a willingness to teach a variety of accounting courses, undergraduate or graduate, on-campus or online, as needed by the department. The selected candidate will stay current in the field through scholarly activity and will also participate in departmental, college, and university activities.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Appointment Date: August 2027

Salary: Faculty salaries are 90% of current College and University Professional Association (CUPA) averages by rank and discipline.

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Priority Deadline: The priority deadline is January 8, 2027. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter specifying how the applicant’s credentials match the job description and how they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume
• University transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) showing all graduate coursework
• Contact information for three professional references

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF file.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Ms. Jessica Heronemus-Claiborn, Search Committee Chair

[email protected]

(785) 628-4746

About the Department:

The Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting is one of four departments in the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at FHSU and offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate instruction in the accounting, economics, and finance disciplines. Currently, the degrees and majors offered by the department are a BBA in Accounting; a BBA in Accounting with a concentration in public accounting, a BBA in Finance, a BBA in Finance with concentrations in banking, economics, and financial planning, a BBA in International Business and Economics; and a BBA in Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation. Minor programs in accounting, economics, finance, banking, and international business and economics, and certificate programs in accounting, banking, economics, finance, and insurance are also offered. Website: http://www.fhsu.edu/efa/

About the College:

Mission: The Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University offers highly engaging educational experiences, preparing and supporting our students and alumni for professional success in a dynamic, global environment.  Our focus is on instructional engagement. Faculty add value to student instruction and the community through scholarly activity and ongoing professional engagement. The College provides service that benefits the university, our disciplines, and the greater community. (Adopted by COBE Faculty on May 4, 2016).

Description: The college consists of four large and growing departments:  Applied Business Studies; Economics, Finance, and Accounting; Computer Science and Informatics; and Management and consists of more than 50 full-time faculty supported by key staff.  In addition to a wide range of undergraduate programs, it has a significant sized Master of Business Administration program and also offers Master of Professional Studies degrees in Human Resource Management and varying areas of Computer Science and Informatics. On-campus students majoring in these academic areas number approximately 800 and domestic distance learning students number 1370. The COBE is housed in the historic, but recently remodeled McCartney Hall and newly constructed Hammond Hall. In addition to on-campus offerings, the college offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees online. It also participates in joint degrees with two partners universities in China. Among the college’s many unique attributes is the Dane G. Hansen Entrepreneurship Scholarship Hall which opened with the 2016-2017 academic year. Website:  http://www.fhsu.edu/rcob/.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

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Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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