UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Position #08-61F49       

Position:
Assistant Professor of Education (Education Generalist)

Position Description:|
Teach undergraduate courses in multicultural pluralistic teaching and secondary social  studies methods to pre-service education students.  The position will also involve  graduate course instruction, serving as a faculty resource and outreach activities focused on reaching populations under-represented in programs for educator preparation, as well as supervision of field experiences, advising, mentoring, service activities, research and professional development.  

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 undergraduate students.  We also offer teacher certification for approximately 900 secondary majors and provide graduate level education and certification programs for approximately 1800 students.

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 50 undergraduate majors and confers master’s degrees in 12 disciplines (including Education).  Enrollment surpasses 8,000 students.  See our website http://www.uwsp.edu  

Qualifications:
Required: Earned doctorate (or ABD) in education or related field; successful teaching /administration in k-12 and college or university settings.

Preferred:  3 years k-12 teaching under license; experience & expertise in cultural/linguistic diversity and secondary social studies methods.

Desired: Experience with college-level instruction.

Appointment Date:
August 27, 2008 .

Terms of Employment:
Tenure-track, assistant professor.
Salary based on qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:
Please send credentials including letter of application, curriculum vita, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:

Education Generalist Position Search
Dr. JoAnne Katzmarek, Head
School of Education  
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
2100 Main Street  
Stevens Point, WI  54481  

Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.

 Deadline:
Initial screening of applications will begin on April 14, 2008 and position will remain open until filled.  Applications received on or before that date will receive full consideration. 

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 required a criminal background check.