DEPARTMENT: Applied Business Studies

JOB POSTING TITLE: Instructor or Assistant Professor, Business Communication

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Full-time, tenure-track or temporary position

This is an exciting position that will join a growing degree (Bachelor of Business Education) that boasts three concentrations: Corporate Communications, Talent Development, and Teacher Licensure.  A student-oriented instructor/assistant professor is sought who has a passion for teaching Business Communication and Business Education. The individual must be committed to staying abreast of these always-changing fields.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include teaching 4 courses per semester related to the Business Communication and Business Education disciplines. Normal annual faculty evaluation is based on teaching (60%), research/professional development (20%), and service (20%).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include a graduate degree in a business communication or business education-related discipline or a Master of Business Administration. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred candidates include a conferred doctorate degree in a business communication or business education-related discipline. Candidates pursuing a doctorate degree will be considered. Work experience in the discipline is preferred. Preference will also be given to applicants with teaching experience (both on-campus and online) related to the business communication and business education disciplines.  The candidate should be comfortable teaching a variety of courses in the Department of Applied Business Studies. Depending upon the candidate’s credentials, the Instructor/Assistant Professor of Business Communication may teach the following courses (not exclusive):

• BCOM 301: Business Communication
• BCOM 201: Intro to Corporate Communication
• BCOM 210: Introduction to Professional Development
• BCOM 400: Global Business Communication
• BCOM 601: Managerial Communication
• BCOM 690: Professional Development
• BCOM 692: Managerial Reports and Presentations
• BCOM 695: Corporate Communication Strategy

Instruction: The instructor/assistant professor will generally teach four courses per semester. The division of work duties may be modified through consultation between the instructor/assistant professor and the Department Chair. Ultimately, the final decision on work assignments is determined by the university. Undergraduate and/or graduate advising responsibilities will be assigned.

Scholarship:  The successful candidate must exhibit scholarly activity which may include the scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and pedagogy in business communication or business education.  It may also include, but not limited to, on-going professional development such as maintenance of professional certifications and continuing practice or consulting.  

Service: Service to the University, Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship, department, the region, and profession is expected of each faculty member.

RANK:  Instructor/Assistant Professor

APPOINTMENT DATE: August 9, 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin September 30, 2019, and will continue until the search has been successfully concluded.

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 a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Mr. Scott Jones
srjones2@fhsu.edu
785-628-4040

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Applied Business Studies (ABS) is one of four departments in the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at FHSU and offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate instruction. Currently, the degree and majors offered by the department are a B.B.A. in Marketing, a B.S. in Business Education, and a B.S. in Tourism and Hospitality Management. The department enrolls approximately 360 undergraduate students and makes significant academic contributions to the BBA core in providing Business Communication and Marketing coursework. All of these degrees are offered through distance learning and face-to-face instruction. In the near future, the department may be involved in international partnerships involving cross border education. Additionally, the department contributes to the college MBA program that enrolls approximately 180 graduate students as well as its own MLS in Corporate Communication.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Mission: The Fort Hays State University Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship 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 RCOBE 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 Master of Business Administration program, Master of Professional Studies degrees in Human Resource Management and varying areas of Informatics as well as a Master of Liberal Studies in Corporate Communication. On-campus students majoring in these academic areas number approximately 800 and domestic distance learning students number 1150. The RCOBE is housed in McCartney Hall and 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 partner universities in China. Among the college’s many unique attributes is the Dane G. Hansen Entrepreneurship Scholarship Hall that opened with the 2016-2017 academic year. Website: http://www.fhsu.edu/rcobe/

ABOUT FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1902, FHSU is a leading, forward-thinking university of the Midwest, with student enrollment of more than 15,500 (including 4,500+ on the Hays campus, a unique China partnership program with enrollment of 4,000 students, and Virtual College enrollment at over 7,000).  Over 400 faculty and more than 500 professional and staff support and guide degree and certificate programs for the associate’s, bachelor's, and master's programs, and for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice, representing 31 departments within these academic divisions:

• College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship
• College of Education
• College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
• Peter Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
• Graduate School

Fort Hays State University provides exceptional opportunities for students from Kansas, the region, and the world, and the University attracts goal-oriented students who want premier learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom combined with one-to-one attention and support. FHSU students graduate with the knowledge, professional skills, and confidence to have a competitive edge in their chosen careers. Upon graduation, 95% of FHSU students find a job or placement in graduate school.

ABOUT HAYS, KS:
Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

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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