Assistant Educator​/Assistant Teaching Professor; Grades 5-12 Teacher Apprentice Program; TAP

Department: Teacher Apprentice Pathways, Literacy and Special Education

Campus

Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Salary range begins at $70,000 and is commensurate with education and experience

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

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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.

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.)

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

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.

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

• Willingness to accommodate a variety of students and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online learning, flexible teaching methods, and…