Fort Hays State University·Hays, Kansas
The faculty members will teach a variety of undergraduate informatics courses. Responsibilities include course development and supervision of graduate projects.
Ongoing recruitment for full-time positions on annual international assignment for the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) ) stationed at Zhengzhou Sias University [http://en.sias.edu.cn/] in Henan Province, China or at Shenyang Normal University [http://www.synu.edu.cn/synuen/p1.html] in Liaoning Province, China, with opportunity for annual renewal.
Each faculty position in China is an annual assignment as a non-tenure-track faculty, subject to annual review, with the possibility of continuation.
FHSU will outline these processes, as well as assist in acquiring and paying for these documents.
Instructor (master’s degree) or Assistant Professor (doctoral).
Start date to be determined after acceptance of an offer and completion of criminal background check.
Salaries and benefits are competitive for qualified applicants.
Transportation to China to begin the semester.
A $3000 stipend for return travel on the faculty member’s own schedule at the end of the academic year.
Health, retirement, and associated benefits package.
A $200 one-time payment for costs associated with obtaining work permits. Competitive benefit package.
Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/ [http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/]
These benefits are subject to change by Sias but have been in place for many years.
These benefits are subject to change by SNU but have been in place for many years.
FHSU offers a wide array of informatics course, we anticipate teaching the following undergraduate level courses:
Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
Advanced Management Information Systems: Public Policy, Law, Ethics in Telecommunications
Emailed documents will not be considered for candidacy.
Dr. Robert Lloyd, Associate Professor and Director of Strategic Partnerships
ralloyd@fhsu.edu
The Department of Informatics, located in Hammond Hall at Fort Hays State University is notable for its innovative culture and successes.
The Department was built upon the theme of the movement and use of information.
It has grown strongly over the last decade due to the quality of instruction in serving students and has substantial industry support.
FHSU Informatics currently instructs undergraduate academic concentrations in: Management Information Systems; Web and Mobile Application Development; Computer Networking and Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and Digital Media Production and Journalism.
It offers multiple emphases in the Masters of Liberal Studies, Masters of Professional Studies.
The Informatics Department serves more than 500 undergraduate majors and approximately 75 graduate students in a given semester.
The Informatics Department has quality facilities including multiple video and audio studios, multiple video editing bays, a music recording studio, web development labs, computer networking/telecommunications labs, and graduate research labs.
All classrooms are mediated with built-in computing, Internet access, multi-media tools, and projection screens.
Teaching, research, and creative equipment and software is typically state-of-the art.
The Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCOBE) offers business undergraduate degree programs and curricula in Management, Entrepreneurship, HRM, Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality Management, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Education, Finance, and International Business & Economics. Additionally, RCOBE offers a variety of graduate degrees and concentrations including an MBA, and Masters of Professional Studies in HRM, Cybersecurity, Web and Mobile App Development and Computer Networking.
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.
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.
Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
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 [http://www.kpers.org/] for further information on how this might affect you.
Candidates must have a master's degree with relevant teaching or industry experience in informatics or related fields. They must also be eligible to work legally in the U.S. and China, meeting specific visa requirements.
Market context
International faculty positions in informatics in Kansas tend to draw interest from candidates with teaching or industry experience, especially when the role connects academic instruction with applied technical work. These roles can be competitive because employers often need applicants who already meet U.S. and China work eligibility requirements, and the platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help candidates review the original posting faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your visa eligibility early and compare the teaching expectations with the housing, food stipend, retirement, and health insurance details.