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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 Finance. The position requires teaching in the area of Finance, conducting research, and providing service to the institution. 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: ABD status within one year of completing a PhD in Finance. At least one-year teaching experience is also required.

Preferred Qualifications: A conferred PhD in Finance, and at least two-year teaching experience in Finance courses. Candidates with strong teaching experience (both on-campus and online) and a demonstrated ability to do research will also be given preference.

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 at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Finance (may include both on-campus and online courses). The primary teaching areas of responsibility are corporate finance and investments. The selected candidate will stay current in the field through active research and will 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 25, 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
• Written teaching philosophy, written research agenda, evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., student evaluations of instruction and grade distributions)
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF file.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Emily Breit

esbreit@fhsu.edu

(785) 628-5318

About the Department:

The Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting is one of four departments in the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCOBE) 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 BS 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 including Applied Business Studies; Economics, Finance, & Accounting; Computer Science & 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 Master of Business Administration program and 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 approximately 1400. RCOBE 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 partner 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/cob/.

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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