Assistant Professor of Reading/Literacy

Educational Studies

University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

Contact and phone #: Gary L. Willhite, 608-785-8130, willhite.gary@uwlax.edu

Founded in 1909, UW-L is one of 11, four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System with approximately 9,000 students. UW-L offers a wide array of undergraduate programs and a variety of graduate programs in three colleges: Liberal Studies (including the Schools of Education and Arts & Communication); Science and Health; and Business Administration.

The university is consistently rated first among the UW System comprehensives in terms of first year student ACT scores, class rankings and retention rates.

We are an inclusive learning community that values the varying perspectives that come with diverse faculty, staff and student populations. We strongly encourage our students to broaden their perspectives through international experiences and diversity-related courses and programming, and support faculty and staff in international teaching, research, and service. We are proud of our diversity and believe students, faculty, and staff all are enriched by our exposure to differing ideas, opinions and cultures. We strive to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. For example, we routinely assess the campus climate and have conducted an equity study to explore how diverse students, faculty, and staff experience UW-L. We believe that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving excellence as a nationally recognized institution of higher education. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We strongly encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The city of La Crosse combines the scenic beauty of the Mississippi River and towering bluffs with a diversified economy and educated populace. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and four season recreation.

The Department of Educational Studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for a fulltime Assistant Professor tenure-track position to begin Fall 2010. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses, however, depending upon candidate expertise, may also include graduate courses, as well as student advisement, supervision of field experiences, engagement in research, and participation in service activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence as a teacher and advisor as well as develop an active research program.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D./Ed.D. in subject field by date of appointment, with a minimum of three years classroom experience PK-12.

Preferred qualifications: Experience with content area reading and writing, teaching middle school through secondary literacy, adolescent literature with a strong understanding of IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language Arts, familiarity with Professional Development Schools and has a balanced approach to reading/literacy instruction.

Review of applications begins December 13, 2009, and continues until the position is filled.

Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this Faculty position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu

UW-La Crosse is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, persons of color, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. Please contact the Search and Screen Committee if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

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.