Priority Application Date Extended to 1/25/13
The Department of Education Studies in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites applications for multiple probationary tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The department is interested in educators with expertise in reading and literacy, and mathematics and other STEM areas in education who can contribute to multiple program, department and college initiatives. The positions will start August 19, 2013.
Responsibilities
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Teach courses in the Department of Education Studies based on program needs and in accordance with specialization.
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Develop and/or maintain a scholarly research agenda.
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Advise and mentor pre-service teacher education students and graduate students.
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Engage in service to the department, University and profession.
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Appointment at the Associate Professor rank carries an expectation of leadership in collaborative education initiatives and program development.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
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Earned doctorate by time of appointment in a teacher education field with specific focus in at least one of the following areas: literacy and/or reading education, mathematics and other STEM areas, instructional design in education, information studies, and leadership.
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Record of, or potential for, a focused agenda of scholarship and inquiry.
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Commitment to the education of, and an ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with, culturally and linguistically diverse students, colleagues and communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years teaching experience in PK - 12 settings.
- For reading/literacy specialization: experience as a reading teacher or reading supervisor.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations.
- Evidence of effective university teaching.
- Expertise in multiple areas listed above will be an asset.
The Department:
The Department of Education Studies is an exciting learning community dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, critical and highly skilled educators committed to empowering education for all students. The faculty of Education Studies is dedicated to excellence in teaching and represents a compelling variety of research interests. The University is nationally recognized for faculty-student collaborative research, service learning, and international education, and the Department has been a leader in these areas.
Application Procedure
To apply, submit the following in pdf format:
- A letter of application
- Unofficial graduate school transcript
- Curriculum Vita
- Names and contact information for three references
Apply online at http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/uweccareers.htm
Click the link to the Education Studies position, and then click the "Apply Now" button. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password' and select "Login." Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.
Please direct questions to:
Ms. Amy Mitchell, Administrative Assistant
Department of Education Studies
Contact phone: 715-836-2013
Email: mitcheah@uwec.edu
Review of applications will begin January 25, 2013. (Was initially advertised as 11/23/12 priority date.) To ensure review, completed applications should be received by this date. However, screening may continue until the positions are filled.
A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
To learn more, visit the Web site: www.uwec.edu/employment
