Assistant Professor Jobs in Kansas
Assistant Professor jobs in Kansas are open across Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka and other Kansas metros, with employers like University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Kansas, and Stormont Vail Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Status:
Part time
Shift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:
32.4
Job Information
Exemption Status: Exempt
A Brief Overview
Provides expert classroom, clinical instruction and academic advising. Serves as a mentor to faculty colleagues in the development of research based /innovative teaching. Participates actively in the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum. Takes a leadership role in SON and University committees and is sought out for expertise. Participates in and may provide leadership for professional and or community service activities at local, state or regional levels. Assists colleagues with professional development activities; is sought as a consultant in areas of established expertise. Begins to set and meet goals for developing a program of scholarship.
Education Qualifications
- Doctorate DNP or PHD. Required
Experience Qualifications
- 2 years Clinical experience. Required
- 3 years Fulltime collegiate level teaching experience. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness ability. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrated growth in scholarly activity ability. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
- Certified Nurse Educator - NLN - Magnet Other specialty certifications also accepted. Preferred
What you will do
- Abides by faculty responsibilities for university citizenship as outlined in University and SON policy.
- Directly supervises students in classroom and clinical settings.
- Recognized as an effective teacher by students, school of nursing colleagues, and clinical associates and consults on clinical/educational and research matters.
- Collaborates with professional colleagues on projects related to education, practice or research.
- Prepares refereed articles, presentations, seminars and workshops regarding clinical practice and/or education in local, state or regional forums.
- Develops innovative teaching methods.
- Holds committee membership or office in local, state or regional professional organizations.
- Maintains certification in area of specialty practice or CNE, as applicable.
- Synthesizes and integrates research findings in teaching and clinical practice.
- Promotes and models collegiality and interdisciplinary approaches to education and practice.
- Assumes leadership/mentorship in course coordination, teaching, curriculum development and evaluation.
Travel Requirements
- 5% For clinical sites and capstone or travel for presentations.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
- Position is Not Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
- Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
- Hybrid
Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility
- No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 20 lbs
- Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs
- Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs
- Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 10 lbs
- Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
- Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Working Conditions Comments:
Under remote work 1-99%
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
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Who's Hiring
- University of Kansas Medical Center15

- University of Kansas2

- Stormont Vail Health1

Top Industries Hiring
- Education17
- Healthcare & Medical Services17
- Government & Public Sector8
- Non-Profit & Social Services8
- Science & Research6
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor jobs across Kansas.
- Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the relevant academic discipline
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or equivalent scholarly output
- Demonstrated undergraduate or graduate teaching experience in the field
- Evidence of external grant seeking or funded research projects
- Ability to advise and mentor undergraduate or graduate students
- Commitment to departmental service, curriculum development, and collegiality
Assistant Professor Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How many assistant professor jobs are there in Kansas?
There are 18+ assistant professor openings in Kansas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka. New positions post regularly as employers across Kansas hire.
Which Kansas cities have the most assistant professor jobs?
Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka have the most assistant professor openings in Kansas right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire assistant professors in Kansas?
Employers hiring assistant professors in Kansas include University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Kansas, and Stormont Vail Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote assistant professor jobs in Kansas?
Yes. About 6% of assistant professor openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kansas metros.
How do I apply for assistant professor jobs in Kansas?
You can apply to assistant professor jobs in Kansas directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kansas location, then apply to each one that fits.
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