University of Wisconsin Stout

Assistant/Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education

Teaching, Learning and Leadership

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 08/24/2015

QUALIFICATIONS: Required:

•   Current enrollment in a doctoral program; graduate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
  
•   Licensable/certifiable in the range Birth-age 12 (Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher)
  
•   Three years of full time teaching experience in the range Birth-age 12
  Preferred:
  

•   Ph.D./Ed.D. with graduate degree in Early Childhood/Elem. Ed, Child Development or related field
  
•   Ability to teach professional core courses
  
•   Completed coursework with emphasis in applied child development and pedagogical practice
  
•   Experience supervising Early Childhood Education/Elementary teacher candidates
  
•   Record of Scholarship
  In addition, for consideration of Associate Professor rank and for tenure, a Ph.D. or Ed.D. is required as
  well as post-secondary teaching experience and record of scholarly activity.
  RESPONSIBILITIES:
  Teach Early Childhood Education/Elem. Education courses; supervise teacher candidates in field experiences; advise undergraduate and graduate students; engage in scholarly activities and research; develop and maintain positive relations with outside agencies; demonstrate ability to work collaboratively as well as independently; and participate in service activities at the discipline, school, and university levels.
  CAMPUS INFORMATION
  A member of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Stout serves approximately 9,300 students in 20 graduate and 40 undergraduate programs. UW-Stout is a 2001 Baldrige Award Recipient, supporting a progressive, learning-centered, quality-based educational environment that is focused on continuous improvement. A leader in adopting new technology, UW-Stout is a digital campus and all faculty and staff are required to use available technology in their positions including course delivery. Increasingly, courses are offered via alternative delivery methods and time frames. Faculty members are responsible for teaching, advising, research and scholarly activity, and service.
  The university is located in Menomonie, situated in western Wisconsin, 60 minutes east of Minneapolis- St. Paul on Interstate 94; located in the scenic Chippewa Valley Region with a population base of more than 200,000. Menomonie is a city of 16,000 surrounded by lakes, streams and woodlands. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about/community.cfm
  
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SPECIAL NOTES

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout is committed to inclusive excellence and is actively seeking applications from individuals from diverse groups. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, employment will be contingent upon a criminal background check.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
Unless confidentiality is requested, names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
For campus safety information and crime statistics visit:
http://www.uwstout.edu/hs/health-safety-reports.cfm
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Screening of applications will begin 12/05/2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
Your online application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.
Please be sure you have included the following documents:
- Cover letter specifically addressing the applicant’s qualifications
- Current vita
- A copy of teaching licenses
- Names and contact information for three references including current supervisor
indicating professional relationship - Unofficial copies of transcripts
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.
-Benefit Details: http://www.wisconsin.edu/hr/benefits/uben.pdf
-Total Compensation Estimator: http://www.wisconsin.edu/hr/benefits/compest/
TO APPLY
Go to: www.uwstout.edu/jobs/ > Faculty & Academic Staff Positions (Unclassified)
Before you get started with the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) by visiting the site below:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
https://helpdesk.wisc.edu/images/group61/21900/TAMFAQ_CandidateGateway.pdf
Applicants can also view the FAQs after accessing the online system by clicking on the "Help" link in the upper right corner.
If you have application questions call or e-mail:
Dr. Jill Klefstad, Search Committee Chair
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Department, School of Education Phone: 715.232.2345
E-mail: klefstadj@uwstout.edu