Department: Department of Biological Sciences

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $70,000

Work Schedule: M-F 8-5; Variable dependent on schedule; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Position Overview:
The Department of Biological Sciences in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biomedical Sciences. We seek applicants with teaching and research expertise in the fields of Microbiology, Virology, Genetics, and/or Parasitology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a productive research program, and provide service to the university and profession. This position is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2, 2027.

Department Description:
The Department of Biological Sciences offers majors in Biology with either an Ecological/Environmental/Organismal or a Biomedical emphasis. There are approximately 340 undergraduate majors and the department’s Master of Science in Biology program currently includes 19 graduate students. There are 11 faculty members and seven full-time departmental support staff/administrators. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and student success. The department is an affiliate of the Kansas Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE). It houses modern laboratory space that includes analytical/molecular and cell culture equipment, microscopy and protein chemistry core facilities, an accredited animal facility, and access to the Kansas State University and Wichita State University High Performance Computing clusters.

Core Responsibilities
Teaching:
Develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in the candidate’s area of expertise. This includes designing curriculum, delivering high-quality instruction, and assessing student learning. The faculty member will mentor and advise students, including supervising undergraduate and M.S. research projects.

Research/Scholarly Activity:
Establish and maintain an active, externally funded research program in Microbiology, Virology, Genetics, and/or Parasitology involving undergraduate students and M.S. graduate students. This includes publishing peer reviewed scholarly work and disseminating results in academic venues.

Service:
Participate in service activities within the department, college, and university, as well as in professional organizations. Service duties include committee work, curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment, and community outreach. The faculty member will contribute to the governance and strategic initiatives of the department and may also engage in service to the broader profession.

Other:
Fulfill other duties as assigned, in accordance with the faculty member’s talents and departmental needs. All Wichita State faculty are expected to uphold professional and ethical standards in teaching, research, and service.

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

Teaching:
Develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in the candidate’s area of expertise. This includes designing curriculum, delivering high-quality instruction, and assessing student learning. The faculty member will mentor and advise students, including supervising undergraduate and M.S. research projects.

Research/Scholarly Activity:
Establish and maintain an active, externally funded research program in Microbiology, Virology, Genetics, and/or Parasitology involving undergraduate students and M.S. graduate students. This includes publishing peer reviewed scholarly work and disseminating results in academic venues.

Service:
Participate in service activities within the department, college, and university, as well as in professional organizations. Service duties include committee work, curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment, and community outreach. The faculty member will contribute to the governance and strategic initiatives of the department and may also engage in service to the broader profession.

Required Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree in direct field
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

• PhD in Biology or related field and must be completed prior to August 2027.
• Teaching experience is broadly defined i.e. teaching assistantships, mentoring, participation in course lectures, etc. Please clarify in your teaching statement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in area of expertise.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent and productive research program.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to work effectively in collaborative environments and engage constructively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral research experience is preferred, but strong candidates lacking postdoctoral experience will be considered.

Additional Information:

Please complete the Faculty Profile including the names and contact information of three (3) references and upload the following documents:

1) Letter of application
2) Current curriculum vita
3) Statement of teaching philosophy and goals
4) Statement of research interests and goals
5) Copies of unofficial academic transcripts

Applicants must apply by October 19, 2026 for full consideration.

WSU is not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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%