Department: Counseling - ISLE Department

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - afternoon and evening classes

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Counseling Program has multiple openings for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions that will begin in August of 2026. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact in the field of counseling and to play a vital role in the professional journey of our students as they prepare to enter the profession, we invite you to apply.

Our vision is to excel in preparing highly skilled, scholarly and socially responsible professionals.

We offer several graduate degree programs: a Master of Education in Counseling, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, a Master of Education in Educational Psychology, a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership - Educational Psychology, a Ph.D. in Educational and Behavioral Studies with tracks in Educational Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counselor Education and Supervision, and a Specialist in Education in School Psychology.

We also offer a selection of graduate certificate (non-degree) programs: Building Level Licensure, District Leadership Licensure, Higher Education Leadership, Teaching in Higher Education, Child/Play Therapy, School Counselor to Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Mental Health Counselor to School Counselor, Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Mentoring and Coaching.

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.