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Temporary Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor - Educational Psychology

Wichita State University*

Wichita, KSFull-time / Temporary$32500 stipendSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$32500 stipend
Location
Wichita, KS
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Wichita State University’s Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational and School Psychology department seeks a temporary, non-tenure-track educator for the Spring 2027 semester. The role teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, advises and mentors graduate students, supports doctoral research, and contributes to curriculum development, faculty collaboration, and university service. The appointment may be extended through the 2027/2028 academic year, and the title depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Graduate TeachingInstructional DesignQuantitative Research MethodsStudent AdvisingStudent MentoringCollaborationLearning and CognitionMeasurementProgram EvaluationOnline TeachingHybrid TeachingApplied ResearchInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Qualifications

Graduate-Level DegreeTeaching ExperienceGraduate Degree in Educational Psychology or Related FieldTerminal Degree in Educational Psychology or Related FieldDoctorate in Educational Psychology or Related FieldGraduate-Level Teaching ExperienceGraduate Student Advising ExperienceDissertation Committee ExperienceDoctoral Program Experience

Full job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13706091 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. **Export Compliance Requirement:**No export control requirement. 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 candidates 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 advi ing or mentoring masters 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

How this job compares

Set against the 1,571 open Educator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$32500 stipend
  • US median$77–100K/yr402 salary ranges
  • US median$21–26/hr312 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Educator jobs in Kansas and 1,571 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Educator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (513 postings).
Education
813 of the 1,571 open Educator jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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