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UW-Superior is committed to making excellence inclusive in every aspect of the institution. Diversity, inclusion and equity are prioritized learning resources for all community members. We strive to offer quality programs in an environment of trust and cooperation that centers on the worth of all individuals. The University is seeking candidates who will contribute to the achievement of this goal.

POSITION:	Associate Professor of Education/Director of Teacher Preparation, Department of Educational Leadership The Educational Leadership Department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Wisconsin’s Public Liberal Arts College, invites applications for the position of Associate Professor of Education/Director of Teacher Preparation available in August 2010.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:	(in partnership with the department chair and/or the Teacher Preparation Council) • Provide leadership for program and policy; • Facilitate implementation of revisions in catalog copy, student handbook, and website; • Assist with coordination of teacher education class schedules; • Assist with adjunct faculty hiring, training, and professional development; • Program evaluation and continuous improvement; • Review of student applications; • Train and assist TED advisors; • Keep updated on certification of state licensure and endorsements requirement; • Collaborates with the Admissions and Enrollment Services on student recruitment and enrollment; • Develop and maintain good working relationships and high visibility for the program with school districts, community partners, university constituencies and DPI; • Maintain an active research agenda; • Teaching courses; • Advising students; • Serve on university-wide committees.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:	• Earned doctorate in the field of education or related field • 3 years successful administrative experience • 3 years teaching experience in K-12 settings • Evidence of active research The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrating a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusive excellence. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the public liberal arts mission. The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, creative, and engaging. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the highest ethical standards and equitable inclusion of a wide diversity of students. Candidates that incorporate issues of inclusive excellence and diversity within their curriculum are especially encouraged to apply.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:	• Experience with online learning and teaching • Post-secondary level teaching experience • Knowledge of accreditation process
	The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, creative, and engaging. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to the public liberal arts mission and to quality teaching and learning methods. Willingness and interest in utilizing technology in the classroom strongly preferred. The successful candidate must be committed to the highest ethical standards and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills. Candidates that incorporate issues of inclusive excellence and diversity within their curriculum are especially encouraged to apply.
SALARY:	UW-S offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance coverage for domestic partners and their eligible dependents.
STARTING DATE:	August 2010
TO APPLY:	Send an application packet including 1) letter of application, 2) a one-page statement of your teaching philosophy and research interests, 3) vita, 4) unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degrees, and 5) three references. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. Send Applications to: Mr. Glenn Carlson, Chair Search and Screen c/o Mrs. Mary Jo LaValley Department of Educational Leadership University of Wisconsin-Superior Belknap & Catlin, PO Box 2000 Superior, Wisconsin 54880-4500 Phone: (715) 395-4650 E-mail: mlavall1@uwsuper.edu Deadline: Review of completed applications will begin July 26, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

UW-Superior: A Special Place:

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is Wisconsin’s leading public liberal arts college. Established in 1893 with a mission to train teachers, it later became a part of the University of Wisconsin-System, and in 1998 was designated as Wisconsin’s Leading Public Liberal Arts College by the University of Wisconsin System Board of regents. The University serves 2,900 traditional and non-traditional students and is dedicated to the integration of liberal and professional studies and serving a diverse student population. UW-Superior maintains the values of its founding as a teacher education college through emphasis on excellence in teaching as well as service to the community and region. The core mission is student-centered and values oriented, as the institution fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention and embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices. The richness of programs lend to a very personalized educational environment that integrates theory and practice, liberal and professional education, teaching, scholarship, and creativity. The University has launched a significant campus-wide Liberal Arts Initiative that includes a First Year Experience, Academic Service Learning, Global Awareness, Writing Across the Curriculum, and a Senior Year Experience. At UW-Superior, we promote the values of academic excellence, integrity, and community within a collegial environment. At the core of our values is the appreciation for, and examination of, diversity, inclusivity, and equity. UW-Superior offers day, evening, weekend, and distance learning classes.

The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.

The University reserves the right to check additional references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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