Assistant Professor of English
Full Time
River Falls, WI 54022
Posted
Job description
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts (of highest degree conferred)
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
- Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Mialisa Moline
Search Chair
mialisa.moline@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by January 15, 2023.
Mialisa Moline
Search Chair
mialisa.moline@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by January 15, 2023.
Posting Details
Position Information
UW - System Position Title
Assistant Professor of English
Business Title
Assistant Professor of English: Writing
Major Department Code
English (J063600)
Appointment Type
Faculty
FLSA Status
Exempt
FTE (Percentage of Appointment)
100
Typical Working Schedule
M-F, 8 am – 4:30 pm, dependent upon class scheduling and research and scholarly activities.
Position Summary
Tenure-track writing professor working with existing writing faculty to teach writing courses, re-envision the existing curriculum and develop a collaborative writing program to serve a broad range of students in the St. Croix Valley area, and possibly provide writing center expertise to best serve all UWRF students.
Responsibilities
Colleagues in the department teach a normal load of eight courses a year. Within that load, teaching in the General Education program (including writing, literature, ethical citizenship, American cultural diversity, and global perspectives) would comprise some of the successful candidate’s courses with the opportunity to contribute, in the form of redesigned or new courses or a redesigned curriculum, to incrementally reshaping academic programs in a collegial atmosphere.
The faculty member is expected to stay abreast of research in their field of study, maintain an active research agenda, and fulfill service responsibilities within the department and at the college and university levels.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The position requires a Ph.D. in technical, creative or expository writing (no later than July 1, 2023); experience teaching at the undergraduate level; with writing center expertise preferred. A combination of strengths in both areas of creative writing and professional writing is strongly preferred. The faculty member will have experience in and demonstrate a commitment to student-centered, liberal arts instruction and will teach a variety of writing courses.
Teaching responsibilities will include primarily writing courses. The faculty must be well-versed in both print and non-print text. Interest and ability to teach General Education courses are essential.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AAF00782
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/21/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
12/05/2022
Closing Date
Applicant Review Date
01/16/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts (of highest degree conferred)
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
- Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Mialisa Moline
Search Chair
mialisa.moline@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by January 15, 2023.
Mialisa Moline
Search Chair
mialisa.moline@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by January 15, 2023.
Legal Notices
EEO/AA Statement
UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator, Jennifer Larimore, 310 South Hall, Jennifer.Larimore@uwrf.edu, 715-425-4603; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see
uwrf.edu/titleIX.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.
Other Notices
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