at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Job Summary
Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.)
Essential Functions
Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.
Job Duties
The Intervention Services & Leadership in Education (ISLE) department has an opening for a tenure-eligible, Assistant Professor in Counseling position. Responsibilities for this position will be to teach graduate courses in the counseling program in various formats (online, hybrid, and traditional face-to-face), including practicum and internship; supervise graduate students in the WISE counseling clinic; develop, foster, and maintain relationships with appropriate entities for referrals/student placements; maintain a record of scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications and presentations; advise graduate students; and provide service to the profession, community, department, college, and university.
Faculty Requirements
- Earned Doctorate or an ABD from a CACREP-accredited university in counseling, and/or counselor education (all requirements for the doctorate must be completed by August 2026).
- Professional identity as a Counselor Educator as evidenced by affiliations with either/or the American Counseling Association (ACA), American School Counseling Association (ASCA), American Mental Health. Counselor Association (AMHCA), or the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES).
- LPC Licensure-eligible in the State of Kansas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Potential for establishing a record of publication and scholarship.
- Commitment to fostering an environment in which all students, faculty, staff, and community partners feel welcome, valued, supported, and engaged.
- Knowledge of CACREP standards.
- Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a broad pool students and colleagues.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and professionals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a licensed professional counselor or clinical mental health counselor.
- Evidence of successful teaching experience in a CACREP-accredited program and experience in supervising counseling practicum and internship students.
Additional Information:
To apply, please complete the faculty application which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and be prepared to upload the following:
1. Cover Letter addressing how your qualifications and experience align with the position
2. Teaching Philosophy Statement
3. Research Philosophy Statement
4. Counseling Philosophy Statement
In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted on your behalf directly to the search committee chair via email to christie.henderson@wichita.edu
Review of applications will begin on November 10th and will continue until the position has been filled.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%; Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators – Frequent 60-90%
Additional Physical Requirement:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.
Lead program coordination activities such as:
- Ensuring the implementation of Ed.D. program policies
- Managing communications through various channels
- Maintaining program data, completing annual reports, and providing data for institutional reporting
- Organize Ed.D. Program Advisory Council Meetings, including membership selection, agenda development, and follow-up actions
- Manage comprehensive exams for the Ed.D. Educational Leadership program
- Work alongside the College Recruiting Coordinator to support marketing and recruitment for the Ed.D. program to relevant audiences in collaboration with leadership and strategic communications teams
- Maintain a record of scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other scholarly contributions.
- Provide service to the profession, community, department, college, and university.
Faculty Requirements
An earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, or a closely related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Potential for establishing a record of publication and scholarship.
- Commitment to fostering an environment in which all students, faculty, staff, and community partners feel welcome, valued, supported, and engaged.
- Ability to implement varied and effective instructional strategies, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders such as school and professional partners.
