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Wichita State University may be able to sponsor certain faculty positions for employment-based immigration status where authorized by the hiring department and university policy. Sponsorship eligibility varies by faculty position and will be identified in the individual job posting.

For faculty positions eligible for sponsorship, international candidates generally must be eligible for sponsorship in a visa classification compatible with the faculty position. For tenured and tenure-track faculty appointments, visa classifications incompatible with such appointments include F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), J-1 Research Scholar, and J-1 Academic Training statuses.

Assistant Teaching Professor of Physical Therapy

499471

Wichita

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College of Health Professions

The Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Professions at Wichita State University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Teaching Professor position. We seek an experienced physical therapist and educator who will contribute to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program through graduate teaching, student mentorship, scholarly activity, and service.

499438

Wichita

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College of Fine Arts

The Master of Arts in Arts Leadership and Management program prepares emerging and established arts leaders for careers in nonprofit, commercial, and community-based arts organizations. The program emphasizes leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, fundraising, audience development, advocacy, and organizational management. The School of Music and the College of Fine Arts at invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor of the Master of Arts in Arts Leadership and Management (MAALM) and Music Industry Studies beginning August 2027.

499423

Wichita

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College of Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cybersecurity. We seek an innovative scholar and educator who will contribute to the department’s teaching mission, research profile, and applied learning initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop and sustain a productive and externally visible research program, mentor students, and provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community.

499436

Wichita

Faculty

College of Fine Arts

The Director of Choral Activities provides leadership for the choral program and opportunities to collaborate across the School of Music, College of Fine Arts, and with schools, churches, and community choral organizations throughout Wichita and the region. This position supports our commitment to excellence in music education, performance, and student development. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education through conducting and teaching, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service that advances the School of Music's choral program. The School of Music and the College of Fine Arts invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor, Director of Choral Activities position beginning August 2027.

499424

Wichita

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College of Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Hardware Security. We seek an innovative scholar and educator who will contribute to the department’s teaching mission, research profile, and applied learning initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop and sustain a productive and externally visible research program, mentor students, and provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community.

499466

Wichita

Faculty

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting on August 2, 2027 in Criminal Justice with the ability to teach and conduct research focused on enforcement issues for professions within Homeland Security. We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs, engage in impactful research, and participate in departmental, college, and university committees. The salary for this 9-month position will be $65,000.

499422

Wichita

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College of Engineering

The Department of Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering in the College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Medical/Biomedical Manufacturing and Automation. We seek an innovative scholar and educator who will contribute to our academic programs and research profile. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a productive research program, and provide service to the university and profession. This position is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. Since 1928, Wichita State's College of Engineering has built a reputation for equipping engineering and computing students with the most complete education possible. From hands-on research using the latest technologies to our location in Kansas' center of industry — with virtually unlimited jobs, applied learning and professional connections — Shocker engineering students have everything they need to make their dream careers a reality.

499421

Wichita

Faculty

College of Engineering

The Department of Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering in the College of Engineering at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Industrial Engineering. We seek an innovative scholar and educator who will contribute to our academic programs and research profile. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a productive research program, and provide service to the university and profession. This position is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. Since 1928, Wichita State's College of Engineering has built a reputation for equipping engineering and computing students with the most complete education possible. From hands-on research using the latest technologies to our location in Kansas' center of industry — with virtually unlimited jobs, applied learning and professional connections — Shocker engineering students have everything they need to make their dream careers a reality.

499588

Wichita

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Barton School of Business

The Department of Economics in the W. Frank Barton School of Business invites applications for a Senior Educator position in Economics to begin in the fall of 2027. Candidates will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional delivery formats, including traditional face-to-face, hybrid, blended, and fully online instruction. The position will foster applied learning in course design and engage with industry and the local business community through applied projects. The successful candidate will also advance knowledge through scholarly activities, including active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiatives, and outreach activities.

499585

Wichita

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Barton School of Business

Candidates will have an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of economics education and research at Wichita State University. The position will play an important role in strengthening undergraduate and graduate economics education, producing academic research that advances knowledge, and contributing to innovative academic and applied-learning initiatives that connect economics with industry and the broader community. Wichita State University is classified as a high research activity institution and provides faculty with opportunities and institutional support for research, interdisciplinary collaboration, external funding, and industry-engaged scholarship. The Department of Economics in the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Economics, beginning Fall 2027.

499464

Wichita

Faculty

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting on August 2, 2027 in Criminal Justice with the ability to teach and conduct research in the area of Corrections. We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs, engage in impactful research, and participate in departmental, college, and university committees. The salary for this 9-month position will be $65,000.

499467

Wichita

Faculty

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting on August 2, 2027 in Criminal Justice with the ability to teach and conduct research related to the intersection of psychology and criminal justice. We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs, engage in impactful research, and participate in departmental, college, and university committees. The salary for this 9-month position is $65,000.

499470

Wichita

Faculty

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) at Wichita State University seeks applicants for a non-tenure-track faculty position in Forensic Sciences to begin on August 2, 2027. The successful candidate will also serve as the coordinator for the BS degree in Forensic Science. We seek a dedicated educator with knowledge of the scientific principles of forensic science and with experience in the analytical and investigative techniques of forensic science. The salary range for this 9-month position is $75,000 - $80,000.

499451

Wichita

Faculty

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The Physics division in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) of Wichita State University (WSU) invites applications for a full-time 9-month non-tenure-track assistant educator/assistant teaching professor of physics starting on August 2, 2027. The successful candidate will employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning including encouraging active learning, promoting an inclusive classroom environment, maintaining proper course-related records, and promptly providing students with feedback as to their progress toward meeting the course objectives. Teaching responsibilities will primarily include face-to-face instruction during the day or evening. A full-time teaching load consists of 12 credit hours per term, which typically corresponds to 3 courses or lecture sections.

499428

Wichita

Faculty

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The Elliott School of Communication at Wichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month, tenure-eligible assistant professor in the Integrated Marketing Communications area, the largest concentration in the school. We are looking for collegial candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service for an appointment beginning August 2, 2027, with a salary range of $70,000 to $75,000 (maximum). Specifically, we seek scholars who bring special expertise in Integrated Marketing Communications (Public Relations and Advertising). The successful candidate will have opportunities to teach in both the graduate and undergraduate program depending on needs of the school, including courses in a new professionally oriented graduate degree in communication that complements our traditional MA academic track. IMC courses may include media analytics, strategy, social media, account management, measurement and evaluation techniques, and skills classes. Graduate courses may include quantitative research methods, communication theory, and IMC graduate seminars. Candidates will be expected to develop a productive research program and provide service to the university and the profession.

499442

Wichita

Faculty

College of Education

The School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education at Wichita State University invites applications for a 12-month full-time assistant clinical professor of education and director of the Transition to Teaching program. We seek an expert in areas related to, but not limited to, alternative teacher education, preparing individuals who are changing careers to become teachers, and middle and high school teacher education. We are looking for a collaborative colleague to lead our alternative certification program in the School of Teaching and Learning and join an engaged and collaborative faculty at Kansas’s only urban public research university. The academic appointment for this position will be effective June 7, 2027.

499491

Wichita

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biomedical Sciences. We seek applicants with teaching and research expertise in the fields of Microbiology, Virology, Genetics, and/or Parasitology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a productive research program, and provide service to the university and profession. This position is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2, 2027.

499440

Wichita

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College of Education

The College of Education at Wichita State University seeks a dynamic and experienced colleague to enhance our Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) Team. Housed in the Department of Teacher Apprentice Pathways, Literacy and Special Education, the Assistant Professor in TAP is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with a focus on teaching a variety of undergraduate courses related to specific content areas and foundational teacher preparation courses, mentoring TAP students and providing leadership to faculty and adjunct instructors, research, and service. Applicants must be committed to fostering an inviting environment and promoting the success of our students. The academic appointment for this position will be effective August 2, 2027.

499375

Wichita

Faculty

College of Fine Arts

About the School of Performing Arts (SPA) The School of Performing Arts is a comprehensive school offering BFA and BA degrees in Performing Arts with concentrations in Acting, Dance, Design and Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Theatre. Grounded in a shared core curriculum, the school emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and extensive applied learning opportunities. A hallmark of the School of Performing Arts is its commitment to undergraduate leadership through production curriculum, with students actively designing, performing, managing, and producing work across a diverse range of artistic projects.

499478

Wichita

Faculty

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Animal Ecology. We welcome applicants whose research focuses on vertebrate or invertebrate systems across any area of animal ecology, including behavioral ecology. We are particularly interested in applicants who will include use of the WSU Field Stations in their teaching and research programs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a productive research program, and provide service to the university and profession. This position is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027.

499410

Wichita

Faculty

College of Education

The Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational and School Psychology (CLES) Department in the College of Education at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Counseling beginning August 2, 2027. We seek a counselor educator who is committed to excellence in graduate teaching, clinical supervision, scholarship, student mentorship, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth of the Counseling Program through high-quality instruction, supervision of counseling students, an active program of research, and engagement with professional and community partners.

499365

Wichita

Faculty

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University invites applications for a benefit-eligible, tenure-track faculty position in Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 3, 2027. We seek an innovative scholar and dedicated educator who will contribute to the department's strengths in teaching, research, mentoring, and service. Wichita State values collaboration, community engagement, student success, and applied learning, and we welcome candidates whose experiences and interests will advance these goals.

499619

Wichita

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Barton School of Business

The candidate will have an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of accounting education and research at Wichita State University. The position will play an important role in advancing the School of Accountancy, strengthening partnerships with the accounting profession and broader business community, and contributing to the development of innovative academic and applied-learning initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of the accounting profession. The Barton School of Business is accredited through AACSB International in both business and accounting. Fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide hold this double accreditation.

499364

Wichita

Faculty

College of Engineering

The Department of Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of solid mechanics/structures/damage tolerance. We seek an innovative scholar and educator who will contribute to our academic programs and research profile. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a productive research program, and provide service to the university and profession. This position is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start in the Fall of 2027.

499362

Wichita

Faculty

College of Engineering

The Department of Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Computational solid mechanics/structures. We seek an innovative scholar and educator who will contribute to our academic programs and research profile. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a productive research program, and provide service to the university and profession. This position is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start in the Fall of 2027.

499587

Wichita

Faculty

Barton School of Business

Candidates will have an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of real estate education and research at Wichita State University. The position will play an important role in advancing the Real Estate program, strengthening partnerships with the real estate industry, and contributing to the development of innovative academic and applied-learning initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of the commercial and residential real estate sectors.

499385

Wichita

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College of Fine Arts

The School of Performing Arts is a comprehensive school offering BFA and BA degrees in Performing Arts with concentrations in Acting, Dance, Design and Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Theatre. Grounded in a shared core curriculum, the school emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and extensive applied learning opportunities. A hallmark of the School of Performing Arts is its commitment to undergraduate leadership through production curriculum, with students actively designing, performing, managing, and producing work across a diverse range of artistic projects.

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Assistant Teaching Professor of Physical Therapy

Arts Leadership & Management and Music Industry Studies- Asst Educator/Teaching Professor

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Assistant Professor, Director of Choral Activities

Assistant Professor of Hardware Security

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - Homeland Security

Assistant Professor – Medical/Biomedical Manufacturing and Automation

Assistant Professor - Industrial Engineering

Senior Educator in Economics

Assistant Professor of Economics

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - Corrections

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - Criminology

Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor and Forensic Science Coordinator

Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics

Assistant Professor of Integrated Marketing Communication

Assistant Educator/Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Transition to Teaching

Assistant Professor - Biomedical Sciences

Assistant Professor in Teacher Apprentice Program - EE/ECU

Technical Direction/Scenic Design- Assnt Educator/Teaching Professor- Performing Arts

Assistant Professor - Animal Ecology

Assistant Professor 9 month - Counseling

Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Assistant Professor of Solid Mechanics/Structures/Damage Tolerance

Assistant Professor of Computational Solid Mechanics/Structures

Assistant Professor of Real Estate

Lighting, Sound, and Projection Design - Assnt Educator/Teaching Professor -Performing Arts

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