TT Elementary Science Specialist, UW-La Crosse

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Posting Number: 0600684
Position Type: Faculty
Position: Assistant Professor - Elementary Science Specialist

Is this a Position of Trust?
(Defined as: Having access to vulnerable populations, property access, financial/fiduciary duties, and all executive positions)
Yes

Is this a Position of Trust with Access to Vulnerable Pops?
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Yes

Hiring Department/Unit and Programs: Educational Studies
College/Division: College of Liberal Studies

Job Summary/Basic Function: The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, the School of Education, and the Department of Educational Studies invites applications for an Assistant Professor, full time academic year, tenure-track position with expertise in elementary science instruction to begin Fall 2014. We seek colleagues who share the department's commitment to diversity and are dedicated teacher educators, active scholars, and mentors for students. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in preparation of teacher candidates for elementary science methodology and other STEM connections. Qualified candidates will also be responsible for 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.

This position includes teaching 12 credit hours per semester. The Teacher Education Program espouses an inclusive philosophy and provides preparation in general classroom and special education teaching licensures from birth through early adolescence. Successful candidates will bring knowledge and expertise in elementary science instructional methodologies, with preference given to those who also possess knowledge &/or expertise in elementary instructional methodologies in mathematics, literacy, and diversity-related topics, and/or other elementary content instruction. Knowledge and/or expertise in Professional Learning Communities (PLC), differentiation, progress monitoring, edTPA, and/or supervision of instruction are also preferred qualities.

A person in this position will prepare and teach 2-4 course preparations each semester. A person in this position will be expected to be fully engaged in a program of scholarly activity, including but not limited to presentations at conferences and publications in scholarly journals. A person in this position will be expected to participate in service activities at the Department, School of Education, and University levels.

Required qualifications: Ph.D./Ed.D. in elementary science education or related field by date of appointment and a minimum of three successful years of teaching experience in American public/private K-8 school settings.

Preferred qualifications: knowledge &/or expertise in elementary instructional methodologies in technology, social studies, mathematics, foundations, literacy, and/or diversity-related topics, and/or other elementary content instruction, experience with supervision of instruction, Professional Development Schools (PDS), progress monitoring, differentiated instruction, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), edTPA, blended learning, and an interest in student research.

About UW-La Crosse:

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-L fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-L is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.

UW-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as "... our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience.

UW-La Crosse has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of "America's Best Colleges" for more than a decade and is ranked consistently as one of the top institutions in the Midwest. With a student population of roughly 10,000, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs in 29 disciplines and a variety of graduate programs in three colleges: Liberal Studies, Science and Health, and Business Administration, including the School of Arts & Communication and the School of Education. There are over 400 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 76 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 85 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 69 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

The UW-La Crosse campus is nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse (pop. 51,818) located in western Wisconsin. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ten "Best Places to Live" in 2009, La Crosse is one of the most scenic places in mid-America. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. 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 recreation.

UW-La Crosse is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives. Please contact the Search and Screen Committee if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Posting Date:
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
First review date: 01-17-2014

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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If you have questions about this position, please contact Dr. Ali, Search and Screen Co-Chair, at aali@uwlax.edu