Department: Counseling/Counselor Education- Intervention Services and Leadership in Education (ISLE) Department

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule: M-F - afternoon and evening classes

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Counseling/Counselor Education Program has an opening for an Assistant Professor that will begin in August of 2025. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in the field of counseling, we want to hear from you!

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

• Teach graduate courses in the counseling program, including practicum and internship
• Supervise graduate students in the counseling and play therapy clinics
• Develop, foster, and maintain relationships with appropriate entities for referrals/student placements
• Maintain a record of scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications and presentations
• Provide service to the profession, community, department, college, and university

Faculty Requirements:

• An ABD from a CACREP-accredited university in counseling, and/or counselor education (all requirements for the doctorate must be completed by August, 2025)
• Professional identity as a Counselor Educator as evidenced by affiliations with either/or the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Mental Health Counselor Association (AMHCA), or the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES).
  
  

Required License/Certifications/Training:

LPC Licensure-eligible in the State of Kansas

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Evidence of potential for establishing a record of publication and scholarship
• Evidence of promoting and supporting diversity and social justice
• 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
• Evidence of communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and professionals
• Commitment to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for colleagues and students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited university in counseling, and/or counselor education
• 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.
• Experience working with doctoral-level students

Additional Information:

To apply, please complete the Faculty Profile and upload the following documents:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Research Philosophy
5. Supervision Philosophy

In addition, please arrange to have three (3) letters of recommendation be sent on your behalf to Dr. Susan Bray at susan.bray@wichita.edu.

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%