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**Job Story**

The Psychology Department at Wichita State University seeks to hire a

tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Community Psychology. We are open

to all areas of research and community interests but are especially

interested in scholars who work with diverse populations or

underrepresented groups, or otherwise conduct research that promotes

community wellness and social justice. We are also particularly

interested in applicants who can teach policy, grant-writing, or

graduate-level courses in other Community Psychology competency areas.

Applicants should be graduates of a Community Psychology or related

Ph.D. program and have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications.

Salary range begins at \$70,000 and is commensurate with education and

experience. The earliest start date would be Fall 2025; however, a later

start date (i.e., Spring, or Fall 2026) is acceptable.

The department has three Ph.D. programs in clinical, community, and

human factors psychology, as well as a large undergraduate student body.

Because the clinical programs curriculum includes required courses in

community psychology, the successful applicant will have a joint

appointment as a core faculty member within both programs. The

department is research oriented and has an expectation for faculty to

seek external funding. Wichita State University is located in Kansass

largest city and major industrial metropolitan area, with a population

of over 750,000. Wichita has a vibrant and growing community, with a

diverse school district yet with a modest cost of living and a thriving

downtown. Wichita State also has an in-house clinical psychology

training clinic that serves the greater Wichita area. Wichita State

University encourages applications from applicants with diverse

backgrounds and from underrepresented populations.

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment

practices, educational programs, or activities on the basis of age,

ancestry, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic

information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation,

pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a

veteran.

All employees of Wichita State University are expected to support the

WSU vision, mission, and values and to help foster an environment rich

in diversity of culture, thoughts, and experience. Candidates for

faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to

effectively educate and empower a diverse student population.

**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 research, teaching, and service as set forth by

the department and college.

**Job Duties**

Teach courses, mentor Ph.D. students, conduct research, apply for

grants, publish in peer reviewed journals.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Training in community psychology
• Ability to contribute to building an inclusive and welcoming
  
  

environment for colleagues and students

• Ability to attract external funding
• Ability to interact collegially
• Commitment to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses
  
  

Additional Information

To apply for this position, please complete the Faculty Profile

including the names and contact information for three (3) references,

and upload the following documents:1. Curriculum Vitae\

• Cov r Letter\
• Statement answering the following question: \"How would you
  
  

contribute to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for

colleagues and students? Please attach as \"Other Faculty Document\"

In addition, letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the

psychology department chair Dr. C. Brendan Clark, at

c.brendan.clark@wichita.edu.\

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Review of applications will begin on April 14, 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%

Job Tags

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