Assistant Professor of Accounting, Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting

Accounting Faculty Position

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.

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.

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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