Effective February 2006

Wording to include in your faculty vacancy announcements (in bold):

Diversity is a valued asset at the University of Wisconsin-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.

Qualifications include:

• Degree requirements/preferences
• Any other specialized requirements
• University level teaching experience (preferred) (required).
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching and learning methods required.
• 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 diversity within the curriculum are especially encouraged to apply.

Salary: UWS offers a competitive salary and benefits package (or specific salary, if known).

To apply:

Send an application packet including 1) letter of application, 2) detailed statements of education and teaching philosophy, 3) vita, transcripts, etc.

For additional information visit www.uwsuper.edu or contact (715) 394-_____.

Review of completed applications will commence on ____________ and will continue until position is filled.  Names of finalists must be released upon request.

The University of Wisconsin–Superior is Wisconsin’s Public Liberal Arts College with an enrollment of approximately 2800 undergraduate and graduate students.  Located on the western end of Lake Superior in northwest Wisconsin across from Duluth, MN, the Twin ports area has a combined population of over 125,000 offering excellent educational and cultural opportunities.

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 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 diversity.

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.

UW-Superior is an AA/EEO employer and educator.