Assistant Professor - Political Science - 14707
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ATTENTION:
The Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater anticipates a tenure-track opening at the Assistant Professor level in public law beginning August 22, 2019. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate and is open to candidates with teaching and research interests in comparative legal systems and/or international law. In addition, candidates who can expand course offerings in gender and law are highly desirable. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the department's general education curriculum, and experience in the use of online instructional technology is desirable. Research expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and may include comparative legal systems and/or international law. Criminal background check required.
JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidate will be able to teach comparative legal systems, and/or international law, and/or gender and law as part of the Political Science Public Law program. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate [and graduate, if applicable] students, results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D in Politicial Science is required. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2019; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2020 in advance of their first scheduled review.
- Demonstrated excellence in or commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students.
- Clear evidence of scholarly potential.
- Commitment to working with diverse populations and serving as active member of the university community. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience.
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Full-Time teaching responsibilities include international law, law and society and other course as developed by the candidate. Research expectations include publications in peer reviewed journals and/or other relevant outlets, and participation in professional conferences. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach online and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings. Faculty may also elect to teach New Student Seminar or University Learning Communities, or participate in other programs geared toward improving to student success.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
The Political Science Department offers majors in Political Science, Political Science Legal Studies Emphasis, Political Science Honors, and Public Policy and Administration. It also offers three minors and two certificates. The department is one of 14 in the College of Letters and Sciences.
http://www.uww.edu/cls
http://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/political-science
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.
UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. 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 veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their 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 final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
UW-Whitewater requires 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.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.
SPECIAL NOTES:UW-Whitewater embraces the teacher-scholar model. New faculty are provided with additional resources to ensure a strong start in their teaching and research activities. A first-year professional development program is also provided to all new faculty, including participation in ACUE’s Course in Effective Teaching Practices (http://acue.org). UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by October 14, 2018 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. 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 on line 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:
Professor Edward Gimbel
Search Committee Chair
(262)472-1532
gimbele@uww.edu
TO APPLY:
Complete applications will include online submission of the following materials:
- Cover letter/letter of interest
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Curriculum Vita
- Three letters of recommendation
- Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)
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