Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor (Grades 5-12) Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP)

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with some flexibility for evenings as needed. 

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story:

The College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University seeks a dynamic and experienced colleague to enhance our Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) Team. Housed in the Department of Teacher Apprentice Pathways, Literacy and Special Education, the Assistant Educator in Secondary TAP is a full-time,12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position with a focus on teaching primarily Secondary/Middle Level Science and Math teacher preparation courses, mentoring TAP students and providing leadership to faculty and adjunct instructors. Applicants must be committed to fostering an inviting environment and promoting the success of our students. The academic appointment for this position will be effective August 2, 2026.

Go from Para Educator to Teacher of Record in a shortened time with Wichita State University's Teacher Apprentice Program™ (TAP). The faculty prepare students for licensure as a Kansas teacher with our flexible program of study, specially designed for Para Educators to earn their Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education.

Secondary TAP prepares students to complete their degree without leaving their current Para Educator job, earning field experience for work as a Para Educator. Courses are 100% online with some in-person options for general education course requirements. An inverted curriculum provides students opportunities to take education courses in their first semester in the program, increasing their skills as a para while working towards licensure. Dedicated success coaches/mentors provide guidance and support to students throughout their time in the program.

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:

This 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position will serve as the Secondary TAP Program Coordinator and lead course development and implementation for secondary TAP programming. Teaching in the TALS department (60%), specifically in the Secondary Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP), with a focus on middle level math and/or science content and foundational teacher preparation courses. The specific courses taught, and tasks assigned, will be determined by the Department Chair based on the candidate’s expertise and interests, as well as the needs of the department. This position will serve as the Secondary TAP Coordinator (15%) responsible for overseeing administrative tasks including scheduling, hiring processes, accreditation and reporting, supporting advising, and teaching. Additionally, the position will serve as the program coordinator for Middle Level Science (10%) and Middle Level Math (10%). Faculty in this position will provide service (5%) to departmental, college, university, professional and community constituents as agreed upon with the Department Chair.

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 Education, STEM, or related field
• Undergraduate teaching experience
• Middle Level/Secondary (grades 5-12) math and/or science teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to accommodate a variety of students and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online 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, specific to secondary education, math and/or science.
• 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.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions that demonstrate continuous improvement in several settings (i.e. online instruction, K-12 curriculum design, teacher preparation programming).
• 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 various 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:

• Experience mentoring pre-service or in-service teachers
• Experience in online course development and implementation

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

Prior or current teaching license in middle/secondary math or science (Kansas or equivalent elsewhere)

Additional Information:

Please complete the Faculty Profile including the names and contact information of three (3) references and upload the following documents:

1. Cover letter of interest
2. Curriculum Vitae

Review of applications will begin on 

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. 

Interested in applying or learning more? Visit the official job posting here: http://jobs.wichita.edu/cw/en-us/job/497768?lApplicationSubSourceID=1126.