Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

Department

Biological Sciences

Job Posting Title

Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

Job Description

The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position to start Fall 2027. This is a full-time, on-campus position based in Hays, Kansas; remote work is not available.

 

This nine-month, tenure-track faculty position carries primary responsibilities in teaching, student mentoring, and scholarship. The selected candidate will draw on a strong biomedical foundation to deliver high-quality instruction and serve as a key contributor to the strategic expansion of an online biomedical track within our M.S. in Biology program. Faculty teach the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester across the Fall and Spring terms, with primary teaching duties including Anatomy and Physiology for biology and allied health majors, as well as advanced online courses in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, or public health. Summer funding opportunities are available to support faculty contributing to the online M.S. program. The successful candidate will excel in student engagement, mentoring, and curriculum assessment, while actively incorporating both undergraduate and graduate students into meaningful research and participating in departmental and university service.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD will be considered.
• Evidence that the candidate can teach biomedical focused courses including anatomy and physiology.
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of teaching (lecture and/or lab) effectiveness in higher education.
• Proficiency with online learning tools and resources.
• Evidence of potential for a sustained research program that can include students.
• Clear examples of quality mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated active engagement in professional development.
• Evidence of contributions to the development of course and program assessments.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: The committee will begin reviewing applications December 13, 2026.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include in-person and online teaching, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, conducting and disseminating research in areas of interest, and providing service to the department, university, and profession.

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 should submit a cover letter, vita, teaching philosophy, 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:

Name: Ifelayo Adefuye

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 785-628-4560

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Biological Sciences has 16 full-time faculty positions representing the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, botany, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology, and zoology. The department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in biology. Graduate teaching assistants facilitate undergraduate labs. In the department, several colleagues with research interests in the biomedical sciences are supported by K-INBRE funding (https://www.k-inbre.org/). Available departmental research resources include microbiology and molecular biology research equipment, extensive aquatic and terrestrial sampling equipment, excellent computing and GIS facilities, outstanding technical support, large museum collections for plants, insects, and vertebrates, a tract of native prairie, a greenhouse, and other related resources. The department is housed in Albertson Hall, which includes technologically enhanced classrooms and laboratories. We are one of the only regional institutions to teach a Human Anatomy course with six cadavers.

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

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