Employment Opportunities
INSTRUCTIONAL ACADEMIC STAFF
LECTURER IN ARTS MANAGEMENT
The Theatre/Dance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announces a full-time, Instructional Academic Staff Position in Arts Management beginning in the fall of 2013. The preferred candidate will teach and develop courses in arts management and entrepreneurship, including on-line courses, courses that will serve the needs of non-traditional populations, and the college’s general education World of the Arts course, as well as coordinating the annual Creative Enterprise Symposium. The candidate will also work with local and regional arts organizations, as well as other colleges at the university, to cultivate stronger connections between these units and organizations and the College of Arts and Communication. Salary is dependent upon qualifications.
Position Available: Fall 2013
Qualifications: MA in Arts Management preferred; MA with Professional Experience in a related area considered:
- Strong evidence of successful university teaching
- Strong evidence of successful work with diverse
and non-traditional student populations - Ability to work evenings and weekends, and to develop
Innovative, non-traditional curricular offerings
(e.g. workshops, module courses, etc.)
Rank: Full Time instructional academic staff for academic year.
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications.
University/Community: Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is a premier regional public university with an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students in 50 undergraduate majors, 11 master’s degree programs, and on specialist degree program. It offers high-quality career-oriented programs integrated with a model general education curriculum. UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System. Located in a community of 14,769 residents near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. For more information, please see www.uww.edu.
Department: The UWW Theatre/Dance Department has a staff of 10 faculty/academic staff members, serving around 80 theatre majors (BA, BFA, BSE) and 100+ minors, with 7 students in the Theatre BFA-Management/Promotions program and 24 students in the Arts Management Minor. Six productions are mounted each year, including one touring children’s play and one dance concert. The Theatre/Dance Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The Theatre/Dance Department serves a diverse population of students, and embraces the principles and practices of Inclusive Excellence that are reflected in the University of Wisconsin System’s commitment to diversity and educational opportunity. For more information, please see www.uww.edu/cac/theatre/ .
Application: Interested persons should apply in writing to:
Marshall Anderson, search chair
Theatre/Dance Department
800 West Main Street
UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI 53190
andersom@uww.edu
262-472-1328
FAX: 262-472-2808
A complete application packet consists of:
- A letter of application
- A curriculum vita
- 3 letters of recommendation (sent separately)
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
For full description online:
http://www.uww.edu/employment/
Deadline: Applications received by April 1, 2013 are ensured consideration.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications of women, people of color, person with disabilities, and all veterans. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Instructional Academic Staff Lecturer in Dance
The Theatre/Dance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announces a 50%-time, Instructional Academic Staff Position in Dance beginning the Fall of 2013. (Additional load possible by teaching a General Education Arts Survey course for the College.) The preferred candidate will have the opportunity to teach courses in tap, jazz and an additional area of specialization that should include an Ethnic/World Cultural dance component. The candidate will also work with the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs and Student Success to advise and mentor students involved in the university’s multicultural student dance organizations. This would include the creation of a weekly dance forum that fosters interaction between student dance organizations and regional artists in Ethnic/World Cultural Dance. The candidate is invited to develop independent work commensurate with the creative goals of the Dance Program. Successful candidate will have opportunities to choreograph for the annual dance concert DanceScapes.
Position Available: Fall 2013
Qualifications: MFA in Dance preferred; Strong evidence of successful university teaching; Strong evidence of successful choreography.
Rank: 50%-time instructional academic staff for academic year. (Additional load possible by teaching a General Education Arts Survey course for the College.)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications.
University/Community: Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is the premier public regional university with an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students in 50 undergraduate majors, 11 master’s degree programs, and one specialist degree program. It offers high-quality career-oriented programs integrated with a model general education curriculum. UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System. Located in a community of 14,769 residents near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. For more information, please see www.uww.edu .
Department: The UWW Theatre/Dance Department has a staff of 10 faculty/academic staff members, serving around 80 theatre majors (BA, BFA, BSE) and 50+ dance minors. Six productions are mounted each year, including one touring children’s play and one dance concert. Dance students are trained in the technical areas of ballet and contemporary dance, with three levels of each. Creative courses include Improvisation and two levels of Composition. The annual March dance concert consists of work created by guest artists, faculty, and students. The department participates in the American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) Conference each year; nine pieces have been selected for performance in ACDFA Gala Concerts in the past ten years. The student organization Dance Company presents a concert of student choreography in May of each year. For more information, please see www.uww.edu/cac/theatre/.
Application: Interested persons should apply in writing to:
Barbara Grubel, Search Chair
Theatre/Dance Department
800 West Main Street
UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
grubelb@uww.edu
262-472-1189
FAX: 262-472-2808
A complete application packet consists of:
- A letter of application
- A curriculum vita (both of teaching and creative work)
- DVDs of teaching and creative work required
- 3 letters of recommendation (sent separately)
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications of women, people of color, person with disabilities, and all veterans. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Electronic Media/Broadcast Faculty
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Communication seeks applications for a 9-month, full-time, assistant professor or lecturer with expertise in electronic media and/or broadcast journalism to teach in and share leadership in our recently converged broadcast/print/web journalism emphasis as well as our existing electronic media emphasis. Starting date for the position is August 21, 2013
Duties will include teaching courses such as: electronic media newswriting and production, video production, audio production, fundamentals of electronic media, introduction to mass communication, and senior media capstone project. Coordination of the internship program is also a possibility. There are also opportunities to teach upper-level undergraduate seminars that explore current issues in broadcasting and to teach graduate-level courses.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Broadcasting, Journalism, Mass Communication or related field (those with ABD status will be considered). Fluency with contemporary production and editing software is required. Professional experience in broadcast news or production is preferred.
The successful candidate will have academic experiences with culturally diverse populations and experience with a variety of teaching methods.
The Department of Communication serves a diverse population of students, and embraces the principles and practices of Inclusive Excellence that are reflected in the University of Wisconsin System's commitment to diversity and educational opportunity.
How to apply: Submit a completed application packet online (preferred) or hard copy containing: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies will suffice until final stages of interview process).
Application packets should be sent to:
Julie Ridgeman, Academic Department Associate
Communication Department
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
800 W. Main St.
Whitewater, WI 53190
All other correspondence should be directed to the search committee chair: Dr. Barbara Penington, peningtb@uww.edu.
Applications received on or before January 15, 2013, will be guaranteed full review; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Department of Communication serves more than 600 students in its seven majors/emphases: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism, Advertising, Electronic Media, Corporate and Health Communication, Public Relations, International Journalism, and Media Arts and Game Development. The department's graduate program offers tracks in Mass Communication and Corporate Communication. For more information on our department see http://academics.uww.edu/cac/communication/index.html.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a comprehensive university in the well-respected University of Wisconsin system. Established in 1868, the University has approximately 12,043 students enrolled in 50 undergraduate and 11 graduate degree programs. Located in a community of 14,769 near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance of the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago. See http://www.uww.edu for more information.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an AA/EEO employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to employment.
Corporate and Health Communication Assistant Professor
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Communication seeks applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level for a candidate with expertise in Corporate and/or Health Communication to teach and conduct research in our new Corporate and Health Communication major. Starting date is August 2013.
Duties will include teaching courses in the Corporate and Health Communication area both at the undergraduate and graduate levels; assisting with the department’s curricular and assessment efforts in Corporate and Health Communication and in forwarding the graduate program; conducting outreach to healthcare and community organizations.
Qualifications for the position are: an earned PhD in Corporate or Health Communication, Organizational Communication or related Communication area (those with ABD status will be considered). The successful candidate will have a proven record of teaching competence and the potential to be a productive scholar.
The successful candidate will have academic experiences with culturally diverse populations and experience with a variety of teaching methods.
The Department of Communication serves a diverse population of students, and embraces the principles and practices of Inclusive Excellence that are reflected in the University of Wisconsin System’s commitment to diversity and educational opportunity.
How to apply: Submit a completed application packet online (preferred) or hard copy containing: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies will suffice until final stages of interview process).
Application packets should be sent to:
Julie Ridgeman, Academic Department Associate
ridgemaj@uww.edu
Communication Department
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
800 W. Main St.
Whitewater, WI 53190
All other correspondence should be directed to the search committee chair: Dr. Ray Baus, bausr@uww.edu.
Applications received on or before November 13, 2012 will be guaranteed full review; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Department of Communication serves more than 600 students in its seven majors/emphases: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism, Advertising, Electronic Media, Corporate and Health Communication, Public Relations, International Journalism, and Media Arts and Game Development. The department’s graduate program offers tracks in Mass Communication and Corporate Communication. For more information on our department see http://academics.uww.edu/cac/communication/index.html.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a comprehensive university in the well-respected University of Wisconsin system. Established in 1868, the University has approximately 12,043 students enrolled in 50 undergraduate and 11 graduate degree programs. Located in a community of 14,769 near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance of the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago. See http://www.uww.edu for more information.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an AA/EEO employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to employment.
Journalism Lecturer/Media Advisor
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Communication seeks a lecturer of journalism with expertise in journalism for a multi-platform converged media environment who will also serve as media advisor. Starting date for the position is August 2013.
Duties include teaching digital journalism courses, such as: Writing for the News Media, Journalism for the Web, Public Affairs Reporting and Sports Reporting. There may also be opportunities to teach upper-level undergraduate seminars that explore current issues in journalism. The successful candidate also will serve as advisor to the university’s multiple-platform news publication, the Royal Purple.
The successful candidate will have academic experiences with culturally diverse populations and experience with a variety of teaching methods.
Qualifications: Extensive experience in journalism with an emphasis on reporting and editing; M.A. or M.S. in Journalism, Mass Communication or related field.
The Department of Communication serves a diverse population of students, and embraces the principles and practices of Inclusive Excellence that are reflected in the University of Wisconsin System’s commitment to diversity and educational opportunity.
How to apply: Submit a completed application packet online (preferred) or hard copy containing: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies will suffice until final stages of interview process).
Application packets should be sent to:
Julie Ridgeman, Academic Department Associate
ridgemaj@uww.edu
Communication Department
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
800 W. Main St.
Whitewater, WI 53190
All other correspondence should be directed to the search committee chair: Dr. Jim Kates, katesj@uww.edu.
Applications received on or before November 13, 2012 will be guaranteed full review; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Department of Communication serves more than 600 students in its seven majors/emphases: Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism, Advertising, Electronic Media, Corporate and Health Communication, Public Relations, International Journalism, and Media Arts and Game Development. The department’s graduate program offers tracks in Mass Communication and Corporate Communication. For more information on our department see http://academics.uww.edu/cac/communication/index.html.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a comprehensive university in the well-respected University of Wisconsin system. Established in 1868, the University has approximately 12,043 students enrolled in 50 undergraduate and 11 graduate degree programs. Located in a community of 14,769 near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance of the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago. See http://www.uww.edu for more information.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an AA/EEO employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to employment.