Social work professor Jobs in Wichita, KS

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Summary

Newman University School of Education is searching for an outstanding educator for the Graduate Education Program. This is a ten-month position for the 2025-2026 academic year. The candidate hired into this open rank position will be expected to provide leadership for the ESOL graduate program and teach ESOL courses and core curriculum and instruction courses in other graduate education programs, such as Reading Specialist. Preference will be given to candidates who hold an ESOL endorsement and / or have a strong Science of Reading background.

Stewardship Statement :

This position is responsible to cultivate and maintain the institution’s Catholic identity and its mission to empower graduates to transform society. As a member of the Newman University community, the faculty member will join with the institution’s sponsors, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC Sisters), to witness God’s love in Mission to empower others, foster oneness, celebrate life, form right relationships, and walk as compassionate companions. The faculty member is responsible to uphold this mission in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae, fostering an environment where Catholicism is present while encouraging an impartial search for truth across multiple disciplines engaged in interdisciplinary dialogue.

Work Performed :

• Teach a minimum of 18 Graduate Credit Hours per year.
• Develop, review, and enhance curriculum to align with accreditation standards and evidence-based practices.
• Lead and coordinate the ESOL cohort programs, maintaining communication with district leaders.
• Establish and maintain community and school partnerships to enhance program opportunities.
• Analyze program data and prepare reports for the Graduate Advisory Council and KSDE / CAEP accreditation.
• Advise and create plans of study for graduate students.
• Assist with recruitment, marketing, and outreach for all graduate education programs.
• Participate in university-wide committees as well as School of Education committees.
• Assist with coordination of continuing education workshops for teacher relicensure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications / Education / Experience / Skills / Training :

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) :

1. Earned ESOL endorsement.

2. Earned Reading Specialist endorsement.

3. Experience with KSDE / CAEP Accreditation processes.

TO APPLY :

Submit an application, including a cover letter, a  curriculum vitae , unofficial transcripts, and three (3) professional references through our website.

For questions, contact Newman University Human Resources at [email protected].

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.

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