VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor

Social Studies Education

Inclusive excellence and diversity are valued assets at UW-Superior, and 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:                   Assistant Professor, Social Studies Education

DUTIES:                      

· Teach Secondary Social Studies Methods course

· Teach Elementary Social Studies Methods courses in both on-campus and distance education formats

· Supervise Student Teachers in Social Studies

· Teach academic coursework in doctoral field

· Advise secondary education students in social studies as well as other students in doctoral field

· Participate in development and oversight of the Broad Field Social Studies Major for Secondary Education and Social Studies Minor for Elementary Education

· Participate in program development and oversight in doctoral field

· Serve as member of the Educational Programs Advisory Committee and participate in Content Area Specialists meetings

· Develop and participate in cooperative programming with local school districts

QUALIFICATIONS:       

· Ph.D. in History, Sociology, Political Science, or Anthropology

· 3 years experience as a teacher at the elementary and/or secondary level

· Masters in Education or related field a plus

· University level teaching experience

· Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching and learning methods

· Commitment to UW-Superior’s public liberal arts mission and to educational equity

· The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, creative, and engaging

· Willingness and interest in utilizing technology in the classroom strongly preferred

· In addition, the 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:                      UWS offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance coverage for domestic partners and their eligible dependents.

STARTING DATE:         August 2010

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION:            For additional information visit www.uwsuper.edu or contact Joel Sipress at (715) 394-8337

HOW TO APPLY:          Send an application packet including 1) letter of application, 2) detailed statements of education and teaching philosophy, 3) vita, 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations or sample syllabi, and 5) three letters of reference to:

Joel M. Sipress

Professor of History/Chair of Social Studies Methods Search Committee

Department of Social Inquiry

University of Wisconsin-Superior

P.O. Box 2000

Superior, WI 54880

Review of completed applications will commence on January 18, 2010, and will continue until 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 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. At UW-Superior, we promote the values of academic excellence, integrity, and community within a collegial environment. At the core of our values are mutual respect and appreciation for inclusive excellence and diversity.

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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