Position Description - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

		Associate Lecturer Department of Political Science/Public Administration College of Liberal Studies

POSITION DESCRIPTION		Description/Primary Responsibilities: The Political Science/Public Administration Department is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to teach various courses over the next two to three years. The Department is seeking qualified persons who can teach American National Government (POL 101) and State and Local Government (POL 102) at the lower division level, and courses in research methods, mock trial, public administration/public policy, Wisconsin government and politics, and American institutions at the upper division level. Other courses may become available. Teaching assignments will be made for one semester and can be renewed depending on program needs. Selection criteria: Ph.D. or ABD preferred and is required to teach upper division courses; Master’s Degree in Political Science or Public Administration, Juris Doctorate or comparable government service required to teach courses at the lower division level. College teaching experience preferred.

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION		Refer to Recruitment Number "09POL01P" when applying for or inquiring about this position. Application Procedure: Send letter of application for position 09POL01P, current resume, names of three references, instructional evaluation information (if available), and graduate school transcripts to: Dr. Curt Reithel Department of Political Science/Public Administration University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Application Deadline: Materials must be received by July 8, 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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