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UW
SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Professor
POSTING DATE: October 3, 2023
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Professional Program in Education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position as
an Assistant Professor in Education. Candidates with a background in Social Studies education or a related field will be given
preference.
The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which prepares future teachers and works with practicing
educators and administrators at the undergraduate and graduate level in the region and state. We take pride in creating and nurturing
relationships with PK-12 school districts and other institutions in the 16-county area of Northeast Wisconsin.
This position will be
responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment
that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.
This position includes the following
responsibilities:
- Teach lower- and upper-level
courses in Education (both online and in person) in the preparation of future and practicing teachers - Implement inclusive
instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green
Bay - Develop a strong research
program involving collaboration with students, faculty and/or community partners - Advise and mentor education
students - Perform scholarly activities
consistent with rank - Perform institutional and
community service - Contribute to ongoing program
development
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and
respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are
dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational
excellence.
In
addition, the successful candidate will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and a
commitment to undergraduate education. The candidate should also possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work
effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned doctorate in
Education, or closely related field, from an accredited institution. ABD candidates
will be considered; however, an earned doctorate in Education, or closely related field, from an accredited institution is a necessary
condition for contract renewal. ABD candidates will be hired into a terminal appointment at the rank of Instructor with a rate determined
at the time of hire. Upon degree conferral during the terminal period, the contracted appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor will
be reinstated. - 5 years teaching experience in a PK-12 classroom, including
licensure - Demonstrated
potential for excellence in teaching - Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in
service
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
Established in 1965, UW-Green Bay is a
public institution serving 8,970 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students and 95,000 continuing education learners each year. We
educate students from pre-college through retirement and offer 200+ degrees, programs and certificates. UW-Green Bay graduates are resilient, inclusive, sustaining
and engaged members of their communities, ready to rise to fearlessly face challenges, solve problems and
embrace diverse ideas and people. With four campus locations in Marinette, Green Bay,
Manitowoc, and Sheboygan, the University welcomes students from every corner of the world. In 2020, UW-Green Bay was the fastest growing UW
school in Wisconsin. UW-Green Bay works to ensure faculty and staff achieve their full potential as valued employees with its commitment to
creating an environment that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace, allowing everyone to do their
best work. Employee testimonials can be found at #WhyUWGB.
For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the
surrounding area, see our Campus and Community website. For Campus Safety information, see
our University Police website and our Annual Security Report. This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as
information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920)
465-2390 if you would like a paper copy.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The home campus of this
position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may be required to teach an occasional course at the Marinette, Sheboygan, or Manitowoc
Campus.
Position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be
considered for tenure and promotion in six years, although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate
Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity, and institutional service required for
retention and promotion. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction
investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not
discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been
found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were
accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual
harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work
authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire
and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human
Resources.
The
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce
and to maintaining a community that welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status,
veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal
veteran status), age, or disability.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Please submit application materials by Sunday, December
3, 2023.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SALARY INFORMATION
Minimum salary of
$55,000.
BENEFIT
DETAILS
The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse
needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and
Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and
employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a
403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
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Total Compensation
Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/
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be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job
functions - Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information for three references
- Unofficial transcripts of all graduate work
- Copy of teaching certificate
If you have any questions, need
accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:
Brynne Wolfe
Phone: (920) 465-2137
Email: [email protected]
UW-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
