Assistant Teaching Professor, Main Campus

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels at Wichita State University’s School of Nursing, delivering instruction in traditional, hybrid, and fully online formats on the Wichita campus. The position emphasizes applied learning and industry collaboration to enhance student outcomes.

The role is a 9-month Assistant Teaching Professor (DNP prepared) with responsibilities in didactic, clinical, and laboratory settings, curriculum development, and scholarly activity, while contributing

Qualifications

• Graduate level degree required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• DNP required.
• Valid Kansas APRN license and Nursing license; NP certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses using traditional, hybrid, and online modalities.
• Engage with industry partners and apply real-world projects to coursework.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program evaluation; participate in scholarly activities.
• Participate in department, college, and university service and activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Clinical practice knowledge

Education

Graduate degree

DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

Job description

Department: WSU-AVC School of Nursing

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Starts at $67,000

Work Schedule: Typically M-F 8-5, occasional weekend orevening shift; 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 Teaching Professor (DNPprepared) to provide instruction of didactic, clinical and/ortechnologies labs, and teaching/supervision in theundergraduate/graduate program as appropriate by educationalpreparation. This position will also participate in curriculumdevelopment and evaluation and will be expected to maintainacademic and professional expertise. Participation in Department,College, and University activities and committees is expected. Thenursing program is very robust with a traditional RN program, anRN-BSN completion program, and Masters’ program with a focus oneducation, and a DNP program with foci in FNP, PMHNP, andAGPNP.

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

• DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
• Valid Kansas State APRN License
• Valid Kansas State Nursing License
• Nurse Practitioner Certificate

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 of force to constantly move objects.