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 School of Social Work invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor position that will be responsible for teaching a range of Social Work graduate classes as well as undergraduate classes as needed and advising and mentoring students. Other responsibilities include establishing and sustaining a record of scholarship, and community engagement, 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 a range of Social work graduate and undergraduate classes as needed
Advising and Mentoring Students
Establishing and sustaining a record of scholarship, community engagement, participating in service to the school, college, university, community, and profession.

Required Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree in direct field.
• Meet expectations for research, teaching and service, as set forth by the department and college

Faculty Requirements

• A qualifying doctorate level degree in social work or related field. MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Three years of post-MSW, full time equivalent professional practice experience
• Successful teaching at the college level
• Evidence of scholarship
• Experience in leading pilot and/or advanced research projects
• Experience in one or more of these specialty areas: Cultural Competency, Policy, Research, Addiction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a varied student population.
• The ability to carry out an original research agenda that advances the field of Social Work.
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and advising/mentoring.
• Excellent communication skills and collegiality

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%