Assistant Professor 9 month - Counseling

Department: Counseling - Intervention Services and Leadership in Education (ISLE) Department

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - afternoon and evening classes

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story:

The Counseling Program in the Intervention Services and Leadership in Education (ISLE) department at Wichita State has an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling in the Ph.D. in the Educational and Behavioral Studies Clinical Counselor Education track to begin in August of 2026. If you're passionate about Counselor Education, supporting doctoral students through their research journey, and providing guidance on their dissertations, we want to hear from you!

Our vision is to excel in preparing highly skilled, scholarly and socially responsible professionals.

We offer several graduate degree programs: a Master of Education in Counseling, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, a Master of Education in Educational Psychology, a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership - Educational Psychology, a Ph.D. in Educational and Behavioral Studies with tracks in Educational Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counselor Education and Supervision, and a Specialist in Education in School Psychology.

We also offer a selection of graduate certificate (non-degree) programs: Building Level Licensure, District Leadership Licensure, Higher Education Leadership, Teaching in Higher Education, Child/Play Therapy, School Counselor to Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Mental Health Counselor to School Counselor, Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Mentoring and Coaching.

Job Summary:

Teach graduate-level courses and provide mentorship to doctoral students, particularly in the areas of research methodologies and dissertation development. Guide students through the dissertation process, offering expertise in research design, methodology, and data analysis. Contribute to the program’s scholarly environment by advancing research, fostering academic growth, and supporting the development of future counselor educators and practitioners.

Essential Functions:

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties:

• Teach graduate-level courses, including those related to research methodologies and core CACREP areas within the Counselor Education doctoral program
• Mentor and advise doctoral students throughout the dissertation process, assisting with topic selection, research design, and writing.
• Collaborate with students to help refine their research projects, ensuring they meet academic and professional standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with academic and professional organizations to provide resources and opportunities for students’ research and career advancement.
• Maintain a record of scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and contributions to the field of counseling and research methodology.
• Provide service to the profession, community, department, college, and university through involvement in academic committees, recruitment, retention efforts, advisement, and outreach activities.

Faculty Requirements:

• Earned Doctorate or an ABD (All But Dissertation) from a CACREP-accredited university in counseling, and/or counselor education (all requirements for the doctorate must be completed by August 2026).
• Professional identity as a Counselor Educator, as evidenced by affiliations with either/or the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Mental Health Counselor Association (AMHCA), American School Counseling Association (ASCA), or the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES).
• LPC Licensure-eligible in the State of Kansas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A strong background in research design, data analysis, and supporting doctoral students with research projects and dissertation work.
• Commitment to fostering an environment in which all students, faculty, staff, and community partners feel welcome, valued, supported, and engaged
• Ability to accommodate a range of doctoral students' learning needs through flexible instructional strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively work with a wide range of students, faculty, and research partners.
• Collaborative approach to working with faculty, staff, and stakeholders in the counseling field to enhance student success and research outcomes.
• Desire and willingness to support/mentor doctoral students in research projects, particularly those involving complex data analysis or applied research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a licensed professional counselor or clinical mental health counselor.
• Experience with a variety of research methodologies.
  
  

Additional Information:

To apply, please complete the faculty application which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and be prepared to upload the following:

1. Cover Letter addressing how your qualifications and experience align with the position
2. Teaching Philosophy Statement
3. Research Philosophy Statement
4. Counseling Philosophy Statement

In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted on your behalf directly to the search committee chair via email to jody.fiorini@wichita.edu

Review of applications will begin on November 10th and will continue until the position has been filled.

Review of applications will begin November 10th and will continue until the position has been 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.