Position Description - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

		Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Education Department of Educational Studies College of Liberal Studies

POSITION DESCRIPTION		The Department of Educational Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Education. We seek applications from individuals who hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or related field by time of appointment (advanced ABD considered if degree will be completed by time of employment), have a strong background in pre-K-12 education, and have an active research program that could provide experience for our undergraduate teacher certification students and ME-PD graduate students. Candidates who have at least three years of teaching experience in pre K-8 public schools and experience working in professional development schools are preferred. The successful candidate must express her/his dedication to high quality undergraduate and graduate education and be committed to globally responsive teaching and diverse perspectives. Opportunities include teaching elementary curriculum courses and field experiences. Responsibilities include teaching 11-12 credit hours per semester, research and service.

APPOINTMENT		Starting Date: August 2008 Competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits and insurance programs

APPLICATION INFORMATION		Refer to Recruitment Number "09DES01" when applying for and inquiring about this position. Application Procedure: Please send a letter of application, vitae, graduate transcript(s), statements of current and future research, evidence of teaching ability, and names and contact information of three references to: Elementary Education Search Committee Department of Educational Studies 220 Morris Hall University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI 54601 Candidates with further questions should contact Gregory Wegner, Chair of Elementary Education Search Committee, at (608) 785-8143 or wegner.greg@uwlax.edu Application Deadline: Screening of applicants will begin December 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

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 approximately 80 majors, minors and special programs for undergraduates in business, education, the sciences, the arts, health science, recreation, physical education, and liberal studies. Twenty-one graduate programs are available. About 8,700 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 committee above to make appropriate arrangements.

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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