UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
School of Education
Position: #10-61F08RC
Position: Assistant Professor Educational Technology
Position Description:
Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Educational Technology and
Instructional Resources. In addition, the position includes: (a) team teaching
in an introductory education block, (b) developing and maintaining collaborative
arrangements with regional school systems, (c) teaching additional courses as
needed, and (d) advising, mentoring, research, professional development, and
service activities.
This is a nine-month academic year appointment. Summer teaching may be available.
Department/University Description:
The School of Education is located within the College of Professional Studies,
offering majors in elementary, early childhood, and exceptional education to
approximately 700 students. We also offer teacher certification for
approximately 900 secondary majors.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is the only degree-granting institution in the north central part of the state. Founded in 1894 as a teacher-training institution, UWSP now offers 54 undergraduate majors and confers master’s degrees in 12 disciplines (including Education). Enrollment surpasses 8,000 students. See our website http://www.uwsp.edu
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in Educational Technology or related field preferred. ABD
or Masters Degree with commitment to completing a doctorate will be
considered.
Three to five years of full-time successful teaching experience in public/private K-12 school settings (including technology leadership and staff development).
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in use of emerging technologies, especially those that
support student authorship, motivation, and critical thinking as pedagogical
tools (e.g. podcasting, wiki’s; smart boards, moodling, discipline specific
technologies, etc.).
Experience with college-level instruction and online instruction. Experience of success with diverse populations in a variety of collaborative settings.
Appointment Date: August 23, 2010
Terms of Employment:
Tenure-track, assistant professor for terminal qualifications.
Lecturer for ABD or Masters with commitment to PhD completion.
Salary based on qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
* Letter of application
*Curriculum vita
*Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
*Course evaluations for college instruction (if applicable)
*Names, addresses and phone numbers of three references
Send to:
Dr. Pat Shaw, Associate Dean & Head
School of Education
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
2100 Main Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Screening of applications will begin by November 15, 2009.
The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.