Assistant Professor of Latinx History

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Department:Department of History

Campus Location:Wichita, KS – WSU Main Campus

Hire Type:Full Time

Pay:Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm

Export Compliance Requirement:No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Department of History at Wichita State University seeks a
tenure-track Assistant Professor of Latina/o/x/e History. A terminal
degree in History and concentrations in Latinx studies and/or Latin
American studies is required. Sub-specialties may include but are not
limited to: Afro-Latin Studies; Ethnic Studies; Womens Studies;
Hemispheric Studies; Borderlands; Mexican; (Im)migrations; Diasporic
Communities; Public History; Race and Ethnicity; and Environmental. The
ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of research excellence,
a commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and general education teaching,
and a willingness to work with diverse populations.

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

Duties include an active research program, teaching introductory surveys
courses, undergraduate certificate courses, upper division courses, and
graduate courses in their area of specialty, and serving on committees
for the Department, College, and University. This position carries a 3/3
teaching load with opportunities to reduce course load depending on
research and/or service commitments.

This position is a high priority for the University and the Department,
as Wichita State is seeking to soon become classified as a Hispanic
Serving Institution. Accordingly, the successful candidate will have the
opportunity to participate in various related initiatives both on the
WSU campus and in the larger Wichita community (Latinx Studies
Certificate, Adelante Scholars Program, Hispanic American Leadership
Organization, etc.).

Required Education and Experience:

– A terminal degree in History and concentrations in Latinx studies
and/or Latin American studies is required. Proof of required degree
will be required.
– Experience teaching courses in Latinx History
– Demonstrated potential for scholarly publications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

– Ability to teach, research, and publish in Latinx History
– Knowledge of Lantinx History
– Ability to research and publish in said field
– Evidence of communication and interpersonal skills to work
effectively with diverse students, colleagues, and community
members.
– Demonstrated intellectual excellence

Additional Information:

The appointment begins August 4, 2025. The successful candidate must
provide proof of the required terminal degree on or before August 4,
2025.

To apply, please complete the Faculty Profile and upload the following:

1. Cover letter (1-2 pages)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research statement (1-2 pages)
4. Statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages)
5. Statement of inclusive excellence (please attach as “Other Faculty
Document”.

Short-listed candidates will be required to submit course syllabi, a
writing sample, and three letters of reference to Dr. Jay M. Price,
committee chair. jay.price@wichita.edu During on-campus interviews,
finalists w ll give a research presentation and a teaching
demonstration.

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment
practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age,
ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,
genetic information, marital status, national origin, political
affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or
status as a veteran.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory
criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.

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.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position Frequent 60-90%; Ability to
operate a computer an