Department: Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Periodic evening and/or weekend hours during production weeks.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs at Wichita State University represents an institution that prides itself on applied learning: the blending of theory and practice to aid students in understanding real world problems and working collaboratively to find solutions to the challenges associated with public sector governance. Our graduates represent most of the leaders in city and county government in the greater Wichita region and throughout large portions of Kansas and the surrounding areas. The Hugo Wall School is the only academic unit at Wichita State dedicated to collaborative applied learning and applied research that involves local government.

Hugo Wall faculty, students, and alumni are committed to growing a public affairs program that advances the principles of collaboration, transparency, responsibility, responsiveness, representativeness, and above all an understanding for grounding public administration scholarship and practice in the rule of law and democratic-constitutional norms and values.

To this effort, we are accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure-track, assistant professor position in the area of public administration and/or nonprofit management.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will have many opportunities to leverage exceptional collaborative relationships with the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, and many other units of local government in this geographic vicinity. This is an ideal opportunity to engage in cutting edge applied research that benefits local government and prepares MPA students to advance in public service careers.

Wichita State University has a diverse student body of approximately 23,000, including more than 5,000 graduate students. A municipal university established in 1926, serving the community has been an important part of Wichita State’s mission since it began. In 1964, Wichita State joined the Kansas Board of Regents as one of three research universities. At that time, Wichita voters agreed to dedicate a portion of the property tax to support applied research and professional education that improves government. For the past 66 years, the Hugo Wall School and its MPA students have been deeply involved in this effort.

Wichita is an economically and racially diverse community of almost 400,000 residents. It is an ideal place to engage in applied research and to prepare students for public service. Wichita is home to major manufacturers and is an important economic, healthcare, and technology hub for the midwestern part of the United States. The Wichita metropolitan area offers a range of amenities including a world-class zoo, museums, symphony, and theater. Wichita has quality medical facilities, public schools, reasonably priced housing, and a typical work commute of 15 minutes or less.

Essential Functions

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

Job Duties

It is an exciting time to be part of the Hugo Wall School. We represent a rich history and deep commitment to public service. We are also a vibrant and growing School with more than 80 MPA graduate students currently enrolled. We offer a 13 course (39 credit) NASPAA accredited degree program that includes graduate certificates in city and county management, public finance, and nonprofit management. The teaching load is two graduate courses per semester, offered in-person and online.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Philosophy degree in public administration or a related field by May 2025
• Teaching experience
  Research Publication experience

Required License/Certifications/Training:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in public and nonprofit management, research, and MPA Curriculum
  Evidence of communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues.
  Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and professionals.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience teaching MPA course(s) online and in-person
  Scholarly research agenda

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

Additional Information:

Application review will commence January 6, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please complete the Faculty Profile (including reference information) and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample.

Please address any questions to Stephanie Newbold, Director and Search Committee Chair at stephanie.newbold@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%

Additional Physical Requirement:

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