Assistant Professor, Department of English and Modern Languages – Fort Hays State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Department of English and Modern Languages – Fort Hays State University

• Institution: Fort Hays State University (FHSU)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of English and Modern Languages

• Job Requisition ID: R-05186

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Pre-1865 American Literature

• Teaching Load: 4/4 semester load

• Work Distribution: 60% Instruction, 20% Scholarship, 20% Service

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Hays, Kansas, United States

• Application Deadline: October 29, 2026 – Review of Applications Begins

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of English and Modern Languages at Fort Hays State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Pre-1865 American Literature.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarly activity, student support, and departmental and university service. The position includes both on-campus and online teaching responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach a 4/4 course load.

• Teach American Literature survey courses.

• Teach upper-division Literature courses.

• Teach graduate-level Literature courses.

• Teach General Education Literature courses.

• Teach Composition courses.

• Teach in both on-campus and online formats.

• Maintain an active program of scholarship.

• Participate in departmental and university service.

• Summer teaching opportunities may be available.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in English with a concentration in Pre-1865 American Literature.

• Degree must be completed by the required appointment timeline.

• Evidence of successful teaching experience.

• Experience teaching First-Year Writing.

• Ability and willingness to teach online.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional subspecialties or research interests that broaden departmental course offerings.

• Successful online teaching experience.

• Experience advising student organizations.

Nature of Appointment

• Full-time appointment

• Tenure-track position

• Rank: Assistant Professor

• 60% teaching

• 20% scholarship

• 20% service

• 4/4 semester teaching load

• Appointment begins August 2027

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit the following in one PDF file:

1. Cover Letter describing experience and qualifications

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Evidence of Teaching Excellence, which may include:

   • Course evaluations

   • Peer observations

   • Syllabi

5. Copies of Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts

6. Names and Contact Information for Three Professional References

Application Process

• Job Requisition ID: R-05186

• Application Review Begins: October 29, 2026

• Applications must be submitted electronically through the Fort Hays State University Careers portal.

• Only electronic applications will be accepted.

• Position Contact: Dr. Eric Leuschner, Chair

• Email: edleuschner@fhsu.edu

• Phone: 785-628-4285

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