Assistant Professor, Department of English and Modern Languages

DepartmentEnglish and Modern LanguagesJob Posting TitleAssistant Professor, Department of English and Modern LanguagesJob DescriptionRequirements: Ph.D in Spanish or a closely related area from a regionally accredited institution. Must have experience teaching a wide variety of Spanish courses at the college level. Must have experience mentoring and promoting student engagement at the undergraduate level.Responsibilities: Full-time tenure-track position in Spanish (assistant professor with promotion path to associate professor and professor). Duties include but not limited to: Teach 24 hours per academic year on campus, including elementary and intermediate Spanish courses along with grammar and composition and Latin American literature/cultural studies. Develop course materials for existing courses and develop new courses as needed. Mentor students and participate / coordinate student activities within the department. Participate in department / college / university-level governance and initiatives and community outreach as part of service responsibilities. Maintain active research agenda with scholarly publications required for tenure and promotion. No hire / fire authority.Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure TrackAppointment Date: August 2026Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin June 11, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.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 must submit the following:Cover letter detailing their experience, qualifications, and teaching philosophy.Current c.v.Evidence of teaching excellence (to include but not limited to course evaluations, peer observations, and syllabi)Copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.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:Dr. Eric Leuschner, Chairedleuschner@fhsu.edu785-628-4285About the Department: The Department of English and Modern Languages at Fort Hays State University offers a Bachelor of Arts in English with three concentrations: Literature, Teaching, and Writing; a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish in two concentrations: Spanish Education and Spanish for Specific Purposes; and a Master of Arts degree in English. Most programs are offered both on-campus and online. The Department has been an integral part in the university's international programs, offering our Composition sequence in cross-border programs in China for over twenty years. We envision our graduate concentration as important training for similar careers in teaching academic writing internationally. In addition, the department offers courses in the general education program including the first-year composition sequence, interdisciplinary courses, and modern languages.Community of HaysFHSU 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: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.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.