Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track Faculty Position - First-Year English - 18872
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ATTENTION:
The First-Year English Program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2023. We seek candidates with strong experience teaching first-year writing and working with emerging writers. Additional expertise in writing program administration and/or writing centers would be welcome. The Assistant Professor may also teach in the university’s General Education Program, as well as other courses in the “English department” as needed. Preference will be given to candidates with specialization or teaching experience in the following areas: first-year writing and writing programs, program assessment, multimodal composition, corequisite writing labs, or WAC/WID work. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching, research, and service to the university and community.
JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in our First-Year English program, which includes Developmental Reading and Writing; Introduction to College Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking; and Introduction to College Reading, Writing, and Research. They may also teach Advanced Composition. In addition to teaching, candidates will be expected to pursue an active research agenda that contributes to advancing the First-Year English program, department, university, and profession and that results in publications. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities that contribute to the program, department, and college.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric or English with specialization in Writing Studies.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, clear evidence of scholarly potential, the ability to work with diverse populations, and a commitment to serve as an active member of the university community.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to interact respectfully and work collaboratively with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including students, parents, staff, and faculty.
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Full-time teaching responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load. Research expectations require peer-reviewed research and/or creative activity relevant to the discipline. Service responsibilities include committee work at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community and professional organizations relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interests.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.
UW-Whitewater 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 nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. 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 13-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).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
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.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a salary commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by December 1, 2022 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 unable 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 this position, please contact:
Dr. Dana Prodoehl
Associate Professor and Coordinator of First-Year Enlglish
262-472-7397
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
· Cover letter / letter of interest
· Curriculum Vita
· Statement of teaching philosophy
· Statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
· Three professional references / letters of recommendation
· Sample publication or scholarly writing sample
· Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)
This Job ID is 18872.
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