We are extending the deadline for our chair search until December 5, 2016. Please see the ad below. Should you have questions please contact Dr. Eric Gillock or me. Thank you for your time and effort. Saludos y nos vemos más tarde, EJF
Elmer J. Finck, Professor Associate Curator of Mammals and Birds Department of Biological Sciences Fort Hays State University 600 Park Street Hays, KS 67601-4099 office: AH 322 e-mail: [email protected] webpage: http://www.fhsu.edu/biology/efinck/ office phone: (785) 628-4269 fax: (785) 628-4153 home phone: (785) 625-9727 cell phone: (785) 650-1057 "Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." Bob Dylan Chairperson, Department of Biological Sciences Fort Hays State University Fort Hays State University’s Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for the position of Chair to start summer 2017. Responsibilities The university is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to facilitate the success of a productive, student-centered faculty. The individual should be committed to excellence in education, able to foster productive relationships among faculty, staff, and administration within the department, college, university, and community, while focused on student success. The Chair is responsible for the overall management and operation of the department including facilities, personnel, and budget, as well as active participation in advising, teaching, scholarly activities, and service. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in a discipline within the biological sciences Minimum ten years of experience in a college or university environment Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills Demonstrated capacity for program administration Experience in program assessment and strategic planning Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly activities; eligible for tenure and academic rank as appropriate Demonstrated teaching and research experience in the field of biological sciences Teaching assignments will be based on area of expertise and individual interests in negotiation with college dean About the Department The Department of Biological Sciences has 12 full-time faculty positions representing the disciplines of botany, ecology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, anatomy, and zoology. The department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in biology. Graduate teaching assistants facilitate teaching undergraduate labs; additional graduate assistantships are available through the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, and four donor supported research fellowships. Available departmental research resources include a microbiology and molecular biology research lab, extensive aquatic and terrestrial sampling equipment, excellent computing and GIS facilities, outstanding technical support, large museum collections for plants, insects and vertebrates, a 1,000-acre tract of native prairie, greenhouse and other related resources. The department is housed in Albertson Hall, which includes fully mediated classrooms and laboratories. The department employs a fulltime lab coordinator and office manager, and a half-time greenhouse manager. 2 About the College of Science, Technology and Mathematics The college was formed in 2015 by bringing together the departments of Agriculture, Applied Technology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Physics. The college has 68 full-time faculty, about 1100 undergraduate majors, and 55 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. A new applied technology building is under construction and will complement existing state of the art facilities. 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. College of Science, Technology and Mathematics teachers embrace a one-on-one teaching and mentoring philosophy, and provide robust research opportunities for our students. About Fort Hays State University Forward Thinking. World Ready - Fort Hays State University is a highly entrepreneurial teaching focused institution with major operations on-campus, online and in China. Providing a high-quality education at an affordable price, FHSU is ranked by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the top ten fastest growing universities in the U.S. It has an enrollment in excess of 14,000 students (Approximately 5,000 on campus, 3,500 in China, and over 6,000 online) and over 380 full time faculty. Bachelors, masters and professional doctoral degrees are offered through five colleges, the Graduate School, the Honors College, the Virtual College, and various international partnerships. Fort Hays State University's award-winning Virtual College coordinates distance education to the U.S. Armed Services and students in over 20 countries. The Virtual College has received many accolades, including U.S. News & World Report Online Programs rankings, GetEducated.com, Best Buys in Education, among others. Students at FHSU may select a major field of study from 30 departments. FHSU is fully accredited by several national agencies, and is one of six state-assisted institutions of higher education governed by a Board of Regents appointed by the governor of the state of Kansas. The website StateUniversity.com ranked the Fort Hays State campus as the safest in the state of Kansas. The University has rich sports and cultural programming, all of which enjoy tremendous community support. The Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center is home to the Encore Series, which hosts many travelling Broadway shows, the Hays Symphony, university and other national and world-caliber performances. Fort Hays State University athletic events provide NCAA Division II athletic entertainment. About Hays, KS FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant university community of approximately 20,000, located approximately half way between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. It is the cultural, medical, and commercial hub for the western half of Kansas — serving a population of nearly 400,000. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver daily. Along with 3 some of the lowest unemployment rates and commute times in the U.S., the city provides a safe, friendly, affordable, high-quality living environment. About Your Application To ensure consideration, applications should be received by November 4, 2016 by close of business. Candidates should submit materials electronically to Dr. Eric Gillock ([email protected]) with “Position Application” in the subject line of the email. Email submissions should contain one PDF document saved as the applicant’s last name. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Eric Gillock at [email protected]. Submissions should contain: Cover letter explaining interest and fit with position Current vita with contact information for a minimum of four references Statement of leadership and management philosophy Statement of teaching philosophy, including expectations for student engagement Goals for scholarship, and context for success at Fort Hays State University Supporting documentation for the above 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.
