Assistant Professor, Community Psychology

Job Story:

The Psychology Department at Wichita State University seeks to hire a tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Community Psychology to begin in the Fall of 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and establish an active research program including application for external funding. We are open to all areas of research and community interests but are especially interested in scholars who work with various 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.

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. Wichita State also has an in-house clinical psychology training clinic that serves the greater Wichita area.

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 at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor Ph.D. students, establish an active research program, apply for external funding, publish in peer reviewed journals.

Faculty Requirements

Ph.D. in Community Psychology or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Training in community psychology
• Commitment to fostering an environment in which all students, faculty, staff, and community partners feel welcome, valued, supported, and engaged
• Ability to attract external funding
• Ability to interact collegially with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders such as school and professional partners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively work with a wide range of students, faculty, and research partners.
• Commitment to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses

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
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement answering the following question: "How would you contribute to building an environment in which all students, faculty, staff, and community partners feel welcomed, valued, supported, and engaged? Please attach as "Other Faculty Document"

In addition, please arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the psychology department chair Dr. C. Brendan Clark, at c.brendan.clark@wichita.edu.

Review of applications will begin on Monday, October 27th 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.