UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

HPHD

Position #: 12-60F35

Position: Assistant Professor, Family & Consumer Sciences

Position Description:
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor or Academic Staff Category B position as a lecturer in Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS).  Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching in an FCS major, supervision of student teachers, and teaching in the 210 Graduate Certification Program and graduate program of Human and Community Resources.  Scholarly activity and service to the department and university are expected.  Service learning and provision of intercultural educational experiences both locally and abroad is encouraged.  If hired as a lecturer, candidate must pursue and complete a doctoral degree.  

Department/University Description:
The FCS program offers degrees leading to Wisconsin state DPI licensure in Family and Consumer Sciences or certification in Family Life Education.  The FCS program is located within the School of Health Promotion and Human Development.  The School enrolls nearly 500 students in Bachelor of Science degrees in Health Promotion/Wellness, Dietetics and FCS, and over 50 students in Master of Science degrees in Human & Community Resources and Nutritional Sciences.  Located in the heart of Wisconsin in a community ranked among the nation's best places to live, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is where more than 9,500 students begin meaningful life journeys through transformational learning in the arts and sciences. UWSP leads the Wisconsin System in the percentage of graduates who have studied abroad and produces more alumni who earn research doctorates than any of the state's regional comprehensive universities. UWSP is consistently rated among the Midwest's top public universities by U.S. News and World Report. 

Qualifications:
PhD or ABD required for assistant professor rank.  MS plus agreement to pursue and obtain a doctoral degree within 7 years of initial hire is required at lecturer rank. Public school teaching in FCS required. Experience in assessment, evaluation or research preferred. Background in FCS teacher preparation, early childhood education, vocational education, adult education, and human sexuality preferred.  Skills and experience working with community organizations and diverse populations are desirable.  

Appointment Date:
An appointment may be made beginning August 2012 (fall semester).  Initial screening will begin on January 15, 2012 and continue until an acceptable candidate is identified.

Terms of Employment:
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications.

Application Procedure:
Send a letter of application, current curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and three reference letters (include-name, address, telephone number) to:

Dr. Marsha Larson, Chair Search & Screen
101 College of Professional Studies                                                                                                                                      
School of Health Promotions & Human Development                                                                                                          
UW-Stevens Point                                                                                                                                                                       
Stevens Point, WI  54481                                                                                                                                                      

For more information call (715) 346-4968. 

Deadline:
Screening will begin January 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment will require a criminal background check.