Employment

Tenure-Track Position:  Communication Generalist

Department of Communication

Position:  Tenure-Track Position:  Communication Generalist

The Department of Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking candidates for a full-time Communication Generalist position beginning Fall, 2012, pending administrative approval.
  
Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will have academic preparation and at least two years experience teaching communication courses at the college level.  The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach theoretical and skill-based communication courses which should include several of the following:  Introduction to Human Communication (the basic course), Cross Cultural Communication, Public Speaking, Persuasion, Gender Communication, Communication Theory, and courses in our new Corporate and Health Communication emphasis.  Teaching graduate classes and overseeing graduate students’ capstone projects is expected.   Ability to oversee graduate teaching assistants in the basic course is preferred.  Experience with classroom technology and online delivery is desirable.  Evidence of scholarly activity preferred.  Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field is required for tenure-track appointment. ABDs will also be considered for a non-tenure-track appointment that will convert to tenure-track upon successful completion of terminal degree.

The College of Arts and 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. We actively seek candidates who possess the interest and ability to work with students from diverse socio-economic, educational, and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities:  The teaching load for this position is 4-4 with occasional course releases for purposes of conducting research available.

University/Community:  The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a comprehensive university in the well-respected University of Wisconsin system.  Established in 1868, the University has approximately 11,000 students enrolled in 45 undergraduate and 14 graduate degree programs.  Located in a community of 12, 600 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.

How to Apply: Submit a completed application packet (hard copy or online) 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) and evidence of teaching effectiveness to the following:

Hard Copies to:
Dr. Raymond Baus, Chair
Search and Screen Committee
Communication Generalist Position
Department of Communication
UW-Whitewater,
800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190.

Online Applications may be sent to:

Julie Ridgeman, Academic Department Associate
ridgemaj@uww.edu

Review of applicants begins Dec. 15, 2011 and will continue until filled. Only completed application packets will be reviewed. For more information on our department see http://academics.uww.edu/cac/communication/index.html.

UW-Whitewater is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Background checks of finalist will be conducted.