Temporary Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor - Educational Psychology

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS seeks a temporary, non-tenure track educator to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Educational Psychology. The role includes student advising, dissertation support, curriculum development, and active faculty collaboration on scholarly activities.

Eligible candidates must hold a graduate degree and show teaching experience, with potential appointment starting January 2027 for Spring, and possible extension into 2027/2028.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective teaching at graduate level.
• Ability to teach in multiple instructional formats (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Commitment to supporting graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in Educational Psychology and doctoral-level research methods.
• Advise and mentor graduate students regarding academic progress and degree completion.
• Chair dissertation committees and provide research-methodology support.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, program operations, and recruitment/retention efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty across the Ph.D. in Education and Behavioral Studies.
• Participate in department, college, and university service activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Department: Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational and School Psychology (CLES)

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $32,500 for Spring semester

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - afternoon and evening classes; work is performed on-site and in person.

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Job Story

The Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational and School Psychology (CLES) department is accepting applications for a temporary, non-tenure track position to provides graduate instruction, student advising, and dissertation support, while contributing to curriculum development, faculty collaboration, and institutional service. This position is needed for the Spring 2027 semester beginning January 4, 2027. There is potential for the appointment to be extended through the 2027/2028 academic year. The position would be hired as an Assistant Educator or Assistant Teaching Professor based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

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.

Job Duties

• Teach graduate courses in Educational Psychology and doctoral-level research methods.
• Advise and mentor graduate students regarding academic progress, research development, and degree completion.
• Serve on and/or chair doctoral dissertation committees and provide research-methodology support.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, program operations, and student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty across the Ph.D. in Education and Behavioral Studies.
• Participate in appropriate departmental, college, and university service activities.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate level degree
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

• Assistant Educator - graduate degree in Educational Psychology or a closely related field
• Assistant Teaching Professor - terminal degree in Educational Psychology or a closely related field

Please note that the degree must be completed prior to January 2027

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of effective teaching or the potential for effective teaching at the graduate level.
• Ability to teach in multiple instructional formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
• Commitment to supporting graduate students from varied academic, professional, and personal backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and university partners.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative research methods, with the ability to teach graduate-level quantitative methods courses and serve on dissertation committees involving quantitative research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Educational Psychology or a closely related field. Preference may be given to candidates with graduate preparation or demonstrated expertise in quantitative research methodology, learning and cognition, measurement, program evaluation, or a related area.
• Experience teaching graduate-level Educational Psychology or research-methods courses.
• Experience advising or mentoring master’s or doctoral students.
• Experience serving on dissertation committees or supporting dissertation research.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid formats.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, applied research, or interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience working within a doctoral program or research-intensive university environment

Preferred License/Certifications/Training

No professional license or certification is required. Relevant training or certification in quantitative analysis, qualitative research, mixed methods, program evaluation, assessment, or online instruction is preferred.

Additional Information

This position is for the Spring 2027 semester with the potential to extend into the 2027-2028 academic year.

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%