Faculty – Agronomy - Department of Agriculture - Now Hiring

The Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position to start Fall 2023. The faculty member will teach a full load (12 credits) of courses during the Fall and Spring semesters. Course load will include a variety of theoretical and applied undergraduate agronomy courses such as: Weed Science, Soil Fertility and Fertilizers, Technology in Agriculture, Irrigation, Crop Science, Soil and Water Management, and Agronomic Crop Physiology.  Opportunities also exist to develop or modify courses focused on precision agriculture.

FHSU and the Department of Agriculture is committed to building an environment that is inclusive and representative of our students and state, so we encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit .  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Qualified candidates should submit a single PDF containing

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Statement (150-word maximum) explaining how they will help FHSU achieve racial, ethnic, and gender diversity that is representative of our state and student populations.
• Contact information for three professional references

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD (ABD considered) in agronomy or closely related field from a regionally accredited university

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of crop production in the midwestern U.S. and/or Great Plains region
• Higher-education teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
• Experience in the agriculture industry, agriculture extension, or applied agriculture research
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Proven ability to mentor students (academic and research)
• Plans for a research program involving undergraduate students

We recognize that few candidates will possess all of the preferred qualifications, so we encourage applicants to highlight their strengths and discuss plans to improve their growth areas.

RANK:  Assistant Professor

APPOINTMENT DATE: August 2023

APPOINTMENT DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin March 6, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

BENEFITS: Competitive benefits package

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching lecture and lab classes in agronomy
• Academic and research mentoring
• Departmental service
• Scholarly research involving regional agricultural interests

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact the search-committee chair:

Name: Dr. Iryna McDonald

Email:

Phone: (785) 628-4023

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Agriculture has eight full-time faculty positions serving more than 400 undergraduate students pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in Agriculture or Agricultural Business with the latter available online. The Agriculture major includes options in Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Communications, Business Agronomy and General Agriculture. Two full-time employees oversee individual operations (beef, sheep, swine, and dryland crop production) on a 3,825-acre University Farm.  This facility is available to provide students with access to hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that complement the classroom experience.  See the department’s home page at for additional information.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

The Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics was formed in 2015 by bringing together the departments of Agriculture, Applied Technology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Physics. The college employs approximately 75 full-time faculty, 1500 undergraduate majors, and 50 graduate students. It also makes significant contributions to the university’s General Education program and to the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, which is an early-college program for high-achieving high-school students. Undergraduate students participate in technical, classroom, field, and lab experiences that many schools would reserve for graduate students. Our academic programs are innovative and our facilities are outstanding. The Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics teachers embrace a one-on-one teaching and mentoring philosophy and provide robust research opportunities for our students.

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.

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