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

Job Details

Department: Economics, Finance & Accounting

Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor of Accounting, 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 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 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 2026

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: January 31, 2026. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately following the priority deadline and 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: The candidate must submit one PDF document containing:

• 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

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Mrs. Jessica Heronemus-Claiborn, Search Committee Chair

jaheronemus@fhsu.edu

(785) 628-4746