Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor (Pre-K to Grade 6), Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP)

Wichita State University • Wichita, KS • 1w ago

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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

Teaching in the TALS department (80%), specifically in the Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP), with a focus on content specific and foundation teacher preparation courses. The specific courses taught and tasks assigned will be determined by the Department Chair and TAP Coordinator based on the candidates expertise and interests, as well as the needs of the department and program. A standard assigned course load will be 12 credits per semester, in addition to serving as a Success Coach to TAP students as assigned.\ \ Service (20%) to departmental, college, university, professional and community constituents as agreed upon with the Department Chair. This includes assisting with TAP program-wide and leadership initiatives; maintaining student data; contributing to the creation of the program annual report as well as accreditation and university reports; and engaging in appropriate service activities within the university, professional organizations, and the community.\ \ All candidates for faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully educate and empower a diverse student population.

Faculty Requirements

MA or MS in Elementary and/or Early Childhood Education related

field

Undergraduate teaching experience

PreK-grade 6 teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and

strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.

Ability to use various forms of technology to communicate with

students, faculty, and other stakeholders in and outside of the university in 1:1, small group, and large group settings for varied purposes.

Knowledge of and ability to describe practical implications of

current trends, research, and education within the teacher preparation field.

Familiarity with national and state standards and their implications

to classroom instruction, teacher preparation, and curriculum design.

Ability to design learning experiences and assessments that model

best practices in education and are inclusive of special education students.

Ability to make data-driven decisions that demonstrate continuous

improvement in several settings (i.e. online instruction, K-12 curriculum design, teacher preparation program).

Ability to learn program parameters and apply them to individual

student programs of study and accreditation standards.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively

with diverse students and colleagues.

Commitment to fostering an environment in which all students,

faculty, staff, and community partners feel welcome, valued, supported, and engaged.

Preferred Qualifications:

Earned doctorate or ABD in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special

Education, or related field

Experience mentoring pre-service or in-service teachers

Experience in online course development and implementation

Additional Information:

Please complete the Faculty Profile includingthe names and contact information of three (3) references, and upload the following documents:\ \ Cover letter of interest\

Curriculum Vitae\ \ Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

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:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

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