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ATTENTION:
University of Wisconsin-Superior
FACULTY/INSTRUCTIONAL ACADEMIC STAFF VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education
UW-Superior is committed to making excellence inclusive in every aspect of the institution. Diversity, inclusion and equity are prioritized learning resources for all community members. We strive to offer quality programs in an environment of trust and cooperation that centers on the worth of all individuals. The University is seeking candidates who will contribute to our mission.
POSITION: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
DUTIES:
• Teach 12 credits per semester.
• Teach undergraduate teacher education courses on campus and online.
• Advise and mentor students in the undergraduate Teacher Education Program.
• Participate in program development and oversight of elementary education majors.
• Serve as a member of administrative and governance committees related to the Teacher Education Program and the Department of Education.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction regarding preparation of educators.
• Provide an on-campus presence to meet with and to serve students, and to work with colleagues in the department and across campus to fulfill service roles.
• Serve as faculty lead in undergraduate programming, as assigned by the department chair.
• Collaborate with local and/or regional educational institutions and programs.
• Engage in scholarship in field(s) of academic expertise.
• Engage in departmental, university, and community service.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
• Earned Doctorate in education by start date.
• Minimum five years teaching experience in a PK-12 school setting within U.S. schools or U.S.-based schools.
• Active engagement in professional practice with PK-12 schools, professional organizations, and/or other education-related endeavors at the local, state, or national level.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
• Experience teaching multicultural education principles and evidence-based practices in content-area instruction particularly for students in urban environments and/or at-risk for academic difficulties
• Experience with application and integration of new technologies and evidence-based interventions in multicultural education
• Experience with responsiveness to the diverse, highly impacted and underrepresented student populations
• Experience in university-level teaching and course development.
• Experience with online teaching pedagogy and learning management systems.
• Experience collaborating with PK-12 schools for field placements, clinical experiences, and/or residencies.
• Qualified to supervise student teachers.
SALARY: Salary range for this position is $51,000 – $57,000 annually. Additionally, UWS offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance coverage for eligible dependents. Learn more here:
Faculty Benefit Summary 2021
STARTING DATE:
August 28, 2023
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;
For additional information about this position, contact search support Tammy Rady at [email protected]
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of all complete applications will commence at 8:00am on Monday, January 9, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Once an application is received, your user profile information remains in UW-Superior’s Talent Management System for future submissions.
To Apply:
1. Select UW-Careers.
a. Internal applicants: select the internal applicant link. Registration for account not required.
b. External applicants: select the external applicant link and register for an account.
2. In the Search Jobs box enter the job number #23-46 Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and hit Enter.
3. Click on the Position title.
4. Click on the Apply for Job button.
At any time, you may select the Save as Draft button to save your current progress. Once you’ve Submitted your application, the ability to change submitted materials will not exist.
Internal Applicants:
1. Sign in using your login and password.
2. Complete steps one through ten where you can upload the following required documents:
a. Cover Letter
b. Curriculum Vitae
c. Names and contact information for only three (3) professional references
d. Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned
e. Teaching philosophy; 1 page maximum
External Applicants:
1. Click on the Register Now link to create your user name and password.
2. Complete steps one through ten where you can upload the following required documents:
a. Cover Letter
b. Curriculum Vitae
c. Names and contact information for only three (3) professional references
d. Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned
e. Teaching philosophy; 1 page maximum
All Applicants:
1. To submit your resume, cover letter, etc., you must add the document as an attachment.
2. Click Next and complete the Preferences section – this tab is optional.
3. Click Next to complete the Online Questionnaire – this tab is required.
4. Click Next and if required, provide the contact information for three professional references by clicking the Add Reference link.
5. Click Next and select your preference for the Request for Confidentiality section.
6. Click on Next and complete the next section titled How did you find out about the position?
7. Click Next and complete the Self-Identity sections – this tab is optional.
8. Click Next and review your information.
9. Once all sections are completed and reviewed, click on Submit; your application has been submitted.
Refer to the following links for troubleshooting:
– Internal Applicant: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21544
– External Applicant: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/19833
– Frequently Asked Questions: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900#toc4
UW-Superior, A Superior Place:
The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of “final candidates” must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, “final candidates” under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).
The University reserves the right to check additional references with notices given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.
Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate based on an arrest or conviction record.
Employment will also require a sexual harassment reference check. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the UW System and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics (Annual Security Report), visit: https://www.uwsuper.edu/safety/clery/index.cfm or contact the Office of Campus Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy.
UW-Superior is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity.