Department: School of Social Work

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 Social Work Department at Wichita State University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2025. All areas of scholarly interest will be considered. Applicant experience should reflect potential for or an established record of success in scholarship, funded research, and teaching. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses; conducting and publishing scholarly work; advising and mentoring students. Other expectations include fostering collaboration and collegiality among faculty members and staff, as well as with administration of all levels; participating in service to the School, College, University, Community, and Profession. All employees of Wichita State University are expected to support the WSU Vision, Mission, and Values and to help foster an environment rich in diversity of culture, thought, and experience. Candidates for faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and empower a diverse student population.

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 graduate and undergraduate courses,
• Conducting and Publishing Scholarly work
• Advising and mentoring Students
• Fostering collaboration and collegiality among faculty members and staff, as well as with administration of all levels; participating in service to the School, College, University, Community and Profession.

Required Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree in direct field
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

A qualifying doctorate level degree in social work or related field. MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.

Required License/Certifications/Training:

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or be willing to obtain within one year of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated potential for teaching at the college level
• Demonstrated potential for scholarship
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a varied student populations
• The ability to carry out original research agenda that advances the field of social work
• Excellent communication skills and collegiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of post-MSW, full time equivalent practice experience preferred

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

Additional Information:

To apply for this position, please complete the Faculty Profile and upload the following:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

In addition, please arrange to have three (3) letters of recommendation be sent on your behalf to Loren Pack at loren.pack@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%