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

FHSU Main Campus (Hays, Kansas)

Full time

R-04296

Department

Economics, Finance & Accounting

Job Posting Title

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

Job Description

This is a nine-month, tenure-track position. Teach 12 credit hours per semester in finance at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The primary teaching area of responsibility is corporate finance with the opportunity to teach in the areas of investments and financial institutions. The instructional component of the faculty unit member’s responsibilities may include both traditional and virtual learning environments, classroom and non-classroom teaching activities, and may include, but not limited to, development of new courses or new instructional materials. Academic advising, supervising, mentoring, and consulting with campus and virtual students as well as reporting assessment data for any associated learner outcomes and assisting with analysis and closing the loop. Conduct research in the area of specialization. The faculty will stay current in his field of finance through active research. Scholarly activities include research, writing, presentation, publication and creative activities appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. The faculty should attend at least one conference during the calendar year, develop a research agenda and outline a plan for scholarly activities, and continue to pursue research, grant applications, and publications in their area of expertise. The faculty will also participate in departmental, college, and university activities.

Requirements: All but dissertation (ABD) toward completing a PhD in Finance from an accredited school. At least one year of experience teaching finance is also required

Rank: Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: August 10, 2024. screening of complete applications will begin immediately following this deadline.

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

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter specifying how the applicant’s credentials match the job description and how they meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume
• University transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) showing all graduate coursework
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., student evaluations of instruction and grade distributions) if applicant has prior teaching experience
• Written teaching philosophy
• Written research plan
• Contact information for three professional references

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF file.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Dr. Dosse Taulaboe

Email: d_toulaboe@fhsu.edu

Phone: (785) 628-5868

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 degree and majors offered by the department are a B.B.A. in Accounting; a B.B.A. in Accounting with a concentration in public accounting, a B.B.A. in Finance, a B.B.A. in Finance with concentrations in banking, economics, and financial planning; and a B.B.A. in International Business and Economics. 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; 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 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 on-line.  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.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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

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