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Position Title:

Assistant Professor ECE-SPE

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Educational Studies

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in early childhood education or special education or related field. ABD will be considered. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year. 
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor. 
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills. 
• Certification in early childhood education and/or special education with licensure range that includes early elementary grades
• A combination of early childhood and/or special education teaching experience in U.S. PK-3 or comparable schools that adds up to at least three years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervision of pre-service teachers
• Experience with co-teaching
• Experience teaching students with disabilities in inclusive educational settings
• Experience teaching/working in linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse settings

How to Apply:

Application documents needed

Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications)

CV/Resume

Reference contact information

Contact Information:

Amy Lein alein@uwlax.edu or Valerie Krage vkrage@uwlax.edu

Special Notes:

Application deadlines 
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources. 

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials 
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. 
 
CBC & Reference Check Policy 
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) 
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000. 

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS 
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. 
Highlights include: 

• paid vacation for 12-month positions. 

• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage. 

• paid holidays and sick days after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career. 

• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation. 

 
Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.