Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership - Curriculum & Instruction - 14851
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ATTENTION:
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Educational Leadership (preparing graduate students/professionals for positions such as K-12 Principal, Director of Instruction or Director of Special Education/Pupil Services) and/or Higher Education Leadership (in the areas of student and academic affairs and athletic administration at the collegiate level). The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Educational Leadership Cooperative Program which leads to certification as a K-12 Principal, Director of Instruction or Director of Special Education/Pupil Services. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching graduate courses in the Educational Leadership Cooperative program (with the University of Wisconsin-Madison) and/or the Higher Education Leadership Program, research, and service to the university and community. Research expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and should include equity, diversity and inclusion in education, and organizational administration and leadership.
JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Educational Leadership Cooperative Program in cooperation with our partners at UW-Madison (this requires periodic travel to UW Madison). Program coordination includes: actively marketing and recruiting students for the program; processing graduate applications; scheduling classes and identifying adjunct instructors, developing and implementing academic assessment and program evaluation, developing program reports/evaluations for audit & review, holistically advising degree-candidates, coordinating student placement in practicum experiences, and other related program coordination duties. The candidate will teach courses as part of the Educational Leadership Cooperative Program and/or the Higher Education Leadership program (including the emphasis in Athletic Administration). The candidate may have responsibility for coordinating the Higher Education Leadership program depending on teaching load. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages graduate 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. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, College Student Affairs or closely related field by the position start date in August 2019. (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 2019 in advance of their first scheduled review).
- Leadership experience in education, either at the K-12 level or at a college or university.
- Demonstrated experience as a champion of equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Three years of teaching experience.
- Experience as a former teacher and administrator at the K-12 level.
- Experience in program coordination/administration or evidence of promise in this area.
- Experience at the college/university level (in administration or teaching).
- Experience or expertise in athletics/athletics administration.
- Evidence of a commitment to justice within leadership.
- Established or evidence of a promising research agenda in education.
- Evidence of ability to connect research and theory to practice and to prepare educators and practitioners with the ability to make these connections as leaders.
- 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 teaching content-specific courses in the Educational Leadership program and/or the Higher Education Leadership program depending on expertise and experience. Other teaching expectations include placement and supervision of practicum experiences. Research expectations include conference presentations and publications in nationally peer-reviewed journals. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate and graduate student 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 or on weekends. 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 Curriculum and Instruction Department in the UW-Whitewater College of Education & Professional Studies (COEPS) provides students with the opportunity to prepare for careers as teachers and offers a number of graduate degrees in professional development for emerging K-12 and higher education leaders. Undergraduate students may choose the Early Childhood Program, the Elementary/Middle (MCEA) School Program or a Middle/Secondary School Program. Our programs lead to licensure either as a first time license or add on licenses. Graduate students may chose the MSE-Professional Studies program which has a number of emphasis areas, one of which is HELEAD, or the Educational Leadership degree (which this candidate will coordinate). Learn more about our graduate program offerings here: https://www.uww.edu/coeps/departments/ci/graduate
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 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 November 18, 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 online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding the position please contact:
Dr. Courtney L. Luedke
Assistant Professor and Interim Graduate Program Coordinator for Higher Education Leadership
LuedkeCL26@uww.edu
(262) 472-5405
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Names and contact information for three professional references (reference calls will be conducted for finalists)
- Copies of Unofficial Graduate Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required if offered the position)
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