Department
Economics, Finance & Accounting
Job Posting Title
Assistant Professor of Finance, Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting
Job Description
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…