Position Description - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

		Associate Lecturer English Department College of Liberal Studies

POSITION DESCRIPTION		Description/Primary Responsibilities: The English Department is seeking applicants for a pool of qualified candidates to teach freshman composition courses (English 110, College Writing I), beginning in the Fall Semester, 2008. Teaching assignments will be made for one semester and can be renewed, depending on department needs. Required Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are a Master’s degree in English, or a closely related field (e.g., Comparative Literature) and experience teaching freshman writing at the college level.

APPOINTMENT		Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits and insurance programs

APPLICATION INFORMATION		Refer to Recruitment Number "09ENG04P" when applying for or inquiring about this position. Application Procedure: Send letter of application, current resume or CV, graduate level transcript(s), and two professional letters of recommendation to: Richard Sullivan, Chair UW-La Crosse, English Department 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI, 54601 Application Deadline: All materials must be received by July 18^th, 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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