Department
Agriculture
Job Posting Title
Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture
Job Description
Instruction (60%) : The successful candidate will teach a variety
of agricultural business, agricultural communication, agricultural
education and agricultural leadership courses both on campus and
online.
Scholarship (10%) : The successful candidate is expected to develop
a program of scholarly pursuit in his or her discipline area,
preferably focused on topics of regional agricultural
interest.
Service (30%) : The successful candidate is expected to participate
in appropriate department, college, university, community, and
professional service activities.
Minimum qualifications: A master’s degree in agriculture or
closely related discipline. The candidate must have strong
commitment to undergraduate education, possess strong communication
skills, and be able to work well with students and department
faculty and staff.
Preferred qualifications: A teaching background at the
college or university level and/or business experience in the
agriculture industry is highly desirable. Education or experience
in community related organizations such as 4H, FFA, extension
outreach is preferred.
Rank: Non-Tenure Track, Assistant Professor or
Instructor
Salary: Full-time, 9-month position. Competitive salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits : To review our competitive benefit package, please
visit FHSU Benefits . Benefits include attractive
retirement, group life and group health insurance programs and a
tuition assistance program for employees, spouses, and
dependents.
Appointment date: August 2025
Application Process: To apply for this position, please
visit FHSU Careers . Only electronic applications
submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents : With your application must
include a letter of application, vitae, and three letters of
reference.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
Priority Deadline: Priority will be given to applications
received by April 3, 2025.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Department of Agriculture, Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601-4099
Telephone: (785) 628-5853
About the Department:
The Department of Agriculture has around 9 faculty and staff
positions serving about 380 undergraduate students and offers a
Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business and a Bachelor
of Science degree in Agriculture. Students who select the
agriculture major pursue program options in agricultural education,
agricultural communication, agricultural leadership, agronomy,
animal science, and general agriculture. See the department’s home
page at www.fhsu.edu/agriculture for additional information.
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.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent
legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and
your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please
contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for
further information on how this might affect you.
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