Full-Time Position in English
UW-Barron County
- Position
- The Department of English (http://www.uwc.edu/uwc/depts/english/) of the University of Wisconsin Colleges invites applications for a full-time position teaching four sections of English composition in both Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 at UW-Barron County (http://www.barron.uwc.edu). The position will entail four composition courses per semester, some of which are delivered by interactive television to advanced students in small regional high schools.
- Qualifications
- A Master's degree in English with experience teaching composition is required, but Ph.D. or M.F.A. is preferred. Familiarity with internet-based or other distance learning technologies is a plus. The successful candidate must present evidence of excellent teaching and demonstrate a strong commitment to effective undergraduate teaching and learning.
- Responsibilities
- Responsibilities will include four composition courses, one or two of which are face-to-face on the UW-BC campus and two or three of which are delivered through distance education technology.
- The Colleges and the Campus
- The UW Colleges is the freshman-sophomore transfer institution within the UW System. The UW Colleges functions as a unit that comprises thirteen two-year campuses, each of which offers an excellent liberal arts and pre-professional education for students beginning work toward a bachelor's degree. Most UW-Barron County students transfer to a baccalaureate degree-granting UW institution, with UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, UW-Superior and UW-River Falls the most common choices. UW-Barron County is located in Rice Lake, a city of 8,500 located in Northwest Wisconsin one hour north of Eau Claire and two hours from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Currently, the campus serves approximately 500 students in a college environment that provides for small classes and individualized student attention. It also serves approximately 100 students in regional, rural high schools by providing college-level courses through interactive distance education technology. The region has the advantage of a high quality natural environment with a multitude of parks and outdoor opportunities. Eagles have flown over the Red Cedar River behind the campus daily throughout its existence.
- Starting Date
- August 29, 2008
- Salary
- Starting salary is contingent upon rank of appointment.
- Application Deadline
- Review of applications will begin March 25 and continue until the position is filled.
- Application
- Please send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references by regular mail or email to Sandy Uchytil, Dean's Secretary at UW-Barron County, 1800 College Dr., Rice Lake, WI 54868, or suchytil@uwc.edu.
- Applications must be accompanied by a statement of whether the applicant wishes to have the application held in confidence or made available to the public upon request.
- The UW Colleges is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant.