Lecturer - College of Arts & Communication - 13217
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ATTENTION:
The College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks applicants for potential positions teaching “World of the Arts,” a required General Education Arts Survey course.
JOB DETAILS:
Teach “World of the Arts,” a required General Education Arts Survey course covering the disciplines of visual art, theatre, music and dance Preference will be given to those candidates with prior college teaching experience and strong multidisciplinary interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned Master's Degree in Theatre, Dance, Design, Studio Art, Art History, Music, Musicology, or related arts.
- Terminal degree (MFA or doctorate) desired.
- Experience teaching at an institution of higher learning.
“World of the Arts,” a required General Education Arts Survey course covering the disciplines of visual art, theatre, music and dance. Full-time instructors are required to hold five office hours per week; part-time instructors will hold office hours on a prorated basis. Will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
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.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a regional comprehensive university with an enrollment of more than 12,000 students. UW-Whitewater has reached record enrollment four of the last five years and offers 50 majors in four colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 15 master's degree programs and recently added a Doctorate of Business Administration. UW-Whitewater students achieve excellence in the classroom and on the playing field. In the 2014-15 Academic Year, UW-Whitewater was the first university in NCAA history at any level to win national championships in football, basketball and baseball in a single year. The campus offers more than 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin. UW- Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. - See more at: http://www.uww.edu/news
UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System. Located in a community of 14,622 residents near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago.
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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and all veterans.
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants for positions may indicate in writing that his or her identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statues 19.36 (7)(a).
UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
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TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by JULY 23, 2017 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding the position please contact:
Prof. J. Michael Allsen
Coordinator, “World of the Arts”
262-472-1217
allsenj@uww.edu
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, lists of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:
- A letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of prior college-level teaching
- Three names of references, with contact information
- Transcripts required for those invited to interview
The job id is: 13217
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