WASHBURN UNIVERSITY is located on a spacious, attractive campus in Topeka, the capital city of the state of Kansas. Washburn is a municipally supported, state assisted university comprised of six major academic units; the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of  Law, the School of Business, the School of Nursing, the School of Applied Studies and the Division of Continuing Education. There are over 7,000 students enrolled in traditional undergraduate degree programs, two-year associate degree programs and professional graduate programs in Law, Business, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice and Liberal Studies.

Unless otherwise stated, all searches will be continued until a suitable candidate is found; a doctorate or appropriate terminal degree is required for appointment at rank of Assistant Professor.  Please contact the appropriate department, School, or College office for additional information.

TEACHING POSITION, PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - ALLIED HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The Allied Health Department in the School of Applied Studies at Washburn University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track teaching position with the physical therapist assistant program beginning August 1, 2009. QUALIFICATIONS: required: credentialed as a physical therapist assistant by the State of Kansas; baccalaureate degree with minimum of three years practice as a physical therapist assistant and two years college teaching experience; preferred: master's degree and online distant education teaching experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: teach assigned courses, assist with program recruitment efforts, student advising, and general duties relevant to administration and accreditation of the physical therapist assistant program. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: William S. Dunlap, Dean, School of Applied Studies, 1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS 66621. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is identified. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Washburn University is an EOE. www.washburn.edu.

ADJUNCT OBSTETRICAL CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF NURSING:Washburn University's School of Nursing invites applications for adjunct clinical instructor positions in Obstetrical Nursing available August 2009. Qualifications: BSN required; MSN with clinical practice experience in obstetrical nursing preferred; RN licensure in Kansas required. Salary commensurate with academic credentials/experience. Application review begins immediately and continues until suitable candidates identified. Submit letter of application, resume, transcripts, names/phone numbers of three references to Dean, School of Nursing, Washburn University, 1700 SW College, Topeka, KS 66621, 785-670-1525. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Washburn University is an EOE. www.washburn.edu

DEAN - SCHOOL OF NURSING: Washburn University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Nursing (SON). The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the SON and works with the faculty to promote academic excellence by providing visionary leadership for the profession. Candidates should possess the credentials and experience required for appointment as tenured faculty; leadership experience in an academic environment or comparable setting including fiscal management; interpersonal skills to represent the School and maintain academic and community relations; and potential to provide leadership in developing external support. The Dean reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Required qualifications: Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in nursing or related field with a graduate degree in nursing; a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship and service to meet qualifications for rank; five years of academic teaching with curriculum development and administrative experience; established expertise in continuous quality improvement with undergraduate student outcomes; demonstrated ability to manage a budget; and Kansas license as a registered nurse or eligibility for licensure. Desired qualifications: Experience with international education, faculty and student exchanges; high-fidelity simulation and innovative teaching technology; knowledge of advanced practice nursing; graduate teaching; and demonstrated ability to obtain external funding.

Application review begins April 6, 2009 , and continues until suitable candidate is identified. Submit CV, transcripts, letter of interest and at least 5 references to Dr. Ellen Carson, Chair, in care of Wanda Hinton, Office of the VPAA, 1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, 66621 or send materials electronically to wanda.hinton@washburn.edu To enrich education through diversity, Washburn University is an EOE, candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Please see www.washburn.edu/sonu for a dditional information about the School of Nursing.

FACULTY, MAGNETIC RESONANCE (MR) IMAGING- ALLIED HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Washburn University's Allied Health Department invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track position beginning June 1, 2009. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, preferably Master's Degree and certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiographer RT(R) and in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Radiologic Technologist licensure in Kansas is required. Responsibilities : Develop courses and teach classes as assigned, including on-line instruction, and clinical education visits. MR is the primary focus of the position; but will also include instruction in the radiologic technology program. Application review begins March 2, 2009 and continues until suitable candidate is identified. Send application letter, curriculum vitae, official transcripts and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: William S. Dunlap, Dean, School of Applied Studies, Washburn University, 1700 S.W. College Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66621, 785-670-2111. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Washburn University is an EOE. http://www.washburn.edu

To enrich education through diversity, Washburn University is an EOE. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to hire. Arrest information is not considered in the selection process.