Wichita State University
College of Education
Department of Educational Leadership
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
Position Description
Position Number:  998468

The Wichita State University, College of Education is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership in the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, Educational and School Psychology (CLES). The Department offers Masters degree programs in Building Leadership (Principal licensure), Counseling, and Educational Psychology, an EdS in School Psychology, and an EdD in Educational Leadership as well as several licensure (E.g. Superintendent) and certification (e.g. Play Therapy) programs. While primary academic responsibilities will be in the candidate’s area of expertise, the candidate will contribute to the cross-disciplinary needs of the Department, including but not limited to teaching core courses, serving on doctoral and thesis committees, service to departmental, college, university, and professional constituencies, program development, and delivery of off-campus and distance education courses. Position start date is August 5, 2012.


Required Qualifications:

  1. Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university with specialization in educational leadership or related field in education to be awarded prior to employment;
  2. Leadership experience in a pk-12 educational setting;
  3. Potential for a strong record of publication and scholarship sufficient to earn promotion and tenure; and
  4. Evidence of promoting and supporting diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Evidence of collaboration and consensus building;
  2. Experience chairing doctoral dissertations;
  3. Experience conducting field-based research;
  4. Experience as a building and/or district-level leader: and
  5. Ability to use current and emerging applications of technology.

 
Responsibilities:
The assistant professor will: (a) teach courses in the EdD and Masters programs and serve on dissertation and thesis committees and eventually assume advising responsibilities; (b) maintain a level of scholarly productivity appropriate for rank and working with students at the doctoral level; (c) represent the department through participation in department, college, university, and professional service.

Background
Wichita State is Kansas' only urban-serving research university and offers a traditional college atmosphere in a metropolitan setting. In addition to the Department’s innovative programs, WSU is renown for a strong engineering program that attracts international students; it is also known for its thriving fine arts program.

The College of Education is home to 55 full time faculty with around 1800 graduate and undergraduate majors. The college is housed in three campus buildings, one of which is Frank Lloyd Wright designed.  The college also houses the Center for Research and Evaluation Services.

The Wichita metropolitan area, with a population area of more than 500,000, has a sizeable culturally diverse population.  The city offers outstanding opportunities for academic and professional development and has a spirit of inventiveness from the aeronautics industry. There is an active arts and cultural community and is also an easy drive to Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and the Ozarks’ resort areas. It is a great place to raise a family with a school system that offers parental choice options, sporting venues, and activities for children of all ages. Median house prices are significantly lower than in other parts of the country and the cost of living is very reasonable. Wichita has large city amenities with a small town feeling.

Application Procedure:  For full consideration, applicants must submit an on-line application at https://jobs.wichita.edu  and include the following three items: (1) Letter of application describing abilities to meet required qualifications and interest in the position, (2) Current curriculum vita, and (3) Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for three individuals who can be contacted for professional references.  To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 5:00 pm, January 16, 2012; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Starting Date: August 5, 2012.
Screening of applications will begin on January 16, 2012; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.

       

Wichita State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer