Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor, Main Campus

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University’s AVC-WSU School of Nursing seeks a nine-month Assistant Educator (MSN prepared)/Assistant Teaching Professor (DNP prepared) to teach didactic and clinical courses on-site at the WSU Main Campus. The role includes curriculum development, supervision, and active involvement in departmental activities.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, participate in scholarly activities, and contribute to accreditation and program evaluation while maintaining

Qualifications

• Graduate level degree.
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses using traditional, hybrid, and online delivery.
• Engage with industry and local business community applied projects within course design.
• Advance knowledge through scholarly activities and participate in committees and student mentoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Clinical practice knowledge

Education

Graduate degree

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 orevening; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export controlrequirement.

Job Story

The WSU - Ascension Via Christi School of Nursing is acceptingapplications for a 9-month Assistant Educator (MSNprepared)/Assistant Teaching Professor (DNP prepared) to provideinstruction of didactic, clinical and/or technologies labs, andteaching/supervision in the undergraduate/graduate program asappropriate by educational preparation. This position will alsoparticipate in curriculum development and evaluation and will beexpected to maintain academic and professional expertise.Participation in Department, College, and University activities andcommittees is expected. The nursing program is very robust with atraditional RN program, an RN-BSN completion program, and Masters’program with a focus on education, and a DNP program with foci inFNP, PMHNP, and AGPNP.

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels usingvarious instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face),hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into thecourse design and engage with industry and local business communityapplied 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 thedepartment and college.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate level degree
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

• Assistant Educator - MSN
• Assistant Teaching Professor - doctoral degree in nursing
• Valid Kansas Nursing license

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 thisposition.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position - Frequent 60-90%;Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment includingbut 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/orup to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds offorce to constantly move objects.