Position Description - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

		Assistant professor Department of Communication Studies College of Liberal Studies

POSITION DESCRIPTION		Description/Primary Responsibilities: The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor. Our department seeks foremost engaging teachers/scholars who can inspire students in Communication Studies. The successful candidate will be able to develop and teach courses in his/her areas of interest and in one or more of our existing emphasis areas (Advocacy & Cultural Criticism, Broadcast & Digital Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Organizational & Professional Communication). UW-La Crosse is an ideal location for faculty members who seek to integrate their teaching, research, and service activities. Our department is one of the college’s largest academic units and continues to grow. We offer four program emphasis areas. Our core curriculum has a student-centered orientation and multiple opportunities for undergraduate research. As a department committed to the creation of an inclusive, supportive community for all its members, we seek faculty members who have professional or personal experience and interest in culturally diverse groups. Qualifications (minimum and desirable): The successful candidate would be able to develop and teach courses in his/her areas of interest and in one of our existing emphasis areas (Advocacy & Cultural Criticism, Broadcast & Digital Communication, Interpersonal Communication and Organizational & Professional Communication).. Teaching responsibilities include four courses per semester and academic advising of students in our major. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. by time of appointment

APPOINTMENT		% of appointment – annual or academic year 100% Starting Date: August 25, 2008 Competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits and insurance programs

APPLICATION INFORMATION		Refer to Recruitment Number "09CST01" when applying for or inquiring about this position. Application Procedure: To apply, send letter of application that describes your teaching effectiveness, ability to contribute to our core curriculum, research interests, and commitment to diversity; along with current vita, transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation to: Dr. Linda Dickmeyer Search Committee Chair Department of Communication Studies University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 Applications must be postmarked by January 7, 2008. Committee members will be available to discuss the positions at NCA. Employment will require a criminal background check. To find out more about our department, visit www.uwlax.edu/CommStudies. To learn more about the position and the university, visit www.uwlax.edu. Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by January 7, 2008.

LOCAL INFORMATION		Information about UW-La Crosse: The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. It offers a wide array of undergraduate programs in business, education, the sciences, the arts, health science, recreation, physical education, and liberal studies as well as a variety of graduate programs. About 9,000 students attend classes on the compact, 119-acre campus. La Crosse (pop. 51,000) is set among scenic bluffs along the winding Mississippi River at the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. With Minneapolis 2 1/2 hours to the northwest and Madison, Wisconsin, 2 hours to the southeast, La Crosse enjoys small-town charm with larger city benefits. Densely-wooded coulees (gorges between bluffs), three rivers, and lush marsh provide prime locales for running, skiing, hunting, fishing, skating, boating, camping, biking and other outdoor pursuits. For more information about UW-La Crosse: http://www.uwlax.edu

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is engaged in an effort to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. Women, persons of color, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact the individual above to make appropriate arrangements.

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, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide, upon request, a list of nominees and applicants. A written request can exclude one from this list. Persons agreeing to be final candidates (to be interviewed) will have their identities revealed as final candidates.

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