Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor, Main Campus

Wichita State University; Texas; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University’s AVC-WSU School of Nursing on the main campus in Wichita, KS seeks an Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor (MSN/ DNP prepared) for a 9-month, full-time assignment to teach didactic, clinical, and technologies labs at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, scholarly activity, and service within the department, college, and university, with on-site instruction and opportunities for community engagement and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Graduate level degree.
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses using multiple delivery methods.
• Participate in curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Engage in scholarly activities and service to the department and university.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Knowledge of clinical practice

Education

MSN degree

Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

Department: AVC-WSU School of Nursing

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range begins at $65,000

Work Schedule: Typically M-F days; occasional weekend or evening; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The WSU - Ascension Via Christi School of Nursing is accepting applications for a 9-month Assistant Educator (MSN prepared)/Assistant Teaching Professor (DNP prepared) to provide instruction of didactic, clinical and/or technologies labs, and teaching/supervision in the undergraduate/graduate program as appropriate by educational preparation. This position will also participate in curriculum development and evaluation and will be expected to maintain academic and professional expertise. Participation in Department, College, and University activities and committees is expected. The nursing program is very robust with a traditional RN program, an RN-BSN completion program, and Masters' program with a focus on education, and a DNP program with foci in FNP, PMHNP, and AGPNP.

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 teaching and service, as set forth by the department and college.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate level degree
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

• Assistant Educator - MSN
• Assistant Teaching Professor - doctoral degree in nursing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer competency
• Knowledge of clinical practice

Additional Information:

WSU is not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.