Department: Department of English

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Department of English at Wichita State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English and Linguistics beginning in Fall 2025. Specialization is open.

Job Summary

In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, this person will be expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate classes, including introductory linguistics, advanced linguistics classes. They will be expected to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in linguistics, and coordinate and develop the Applied Linguistics program. The position carries a 3/3 teaching load. Especially desired are candidates with interest in or experience with online or blended instruction, experiential learning, service learning, or other innovative approaches to pedagogy.

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

• Maintain an active research program in linguistics that addresses concerns in core areas of linguistics, and that complements and enhances the Department’s strengths.
• Teach a wide range of introductory and advanced Linguistics courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the Applied Linguistics program.
• Successfully apply for grant funding to support their research.
• Assist in coordinating and developing the Applied Linguistics program.
• Initiate new collaborations and expand existing ones with other research groups on campus and in the broader Wichita area.
• Service to the English Department, the Fairmont College of Arts and Sciences, and Wichita State University.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctoral Degree (Foreign equivalent or higher degree) in Linguistics or a related field in hand by the start of the appointment
• A record of scholarly publication in the field of linguistics or demonstrated potential for an active record of scholarly publication in the field of linguistics
• A record of successful teaching at the college level

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Primary knowledge in the core areas of the field of Linguistics
• Ability to maintain an active engagement with publishing and other creative and scholarly practices
• Ability to be an effective teacher at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Ability to teach classes as needs arise, including first-year seminars
• Ability to contribute service to the Applied Linguistics Program, the department, Fairmount College, and the University
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

Additional Information:

Priority consideration for applications received by Nov 8, 2024.

Please complete the Faculty Profile including the the names and contact information of three persons who can provide a letter of recommendation (do NOT send these letters now) and upload the following documents:

1. Cover letter of interest (including explanations of academic training, research statement, and teaching philosophy)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching portfolio
4. Statement describing your experiences working with students from diverse backgrounds (upload as Other Document)
5. A sample of your academic writing.

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%