Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Curriculum and Instruction

## ***Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - COEPS | Curriculum and Instruction## **Job Category:**Faculty## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Assistant Professor## **Job Duties:**The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of Secondary Language Arts Education beginning August 2026.This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the licensable program area for English and Language Arts, research, and service to the university, community and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and reflect knowledge and experience aligned with current NCTE guidelines and statements from the National Council for the Teaching of English (NCTE). Specific consideration will be given to candidates with knowledge of sociolinguistics, transnational multiliteracies, Indigenous and land-based pedagogies and literacy practices, critical literacies, or digital and media literacies. Successful candidates must show proven commitments to preparing teachers to serve learners with a wide range of linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.**Job Details**:The successful candidate will be able to teach secondary language arts teaching methods courses and courses within the undergraduate English and Language Arts teaching license program. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that results in publications or presentations and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of inclusiveness and belonging as a member of the university community. Candidates who do interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching of literacy and language arts are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to: critical and anti-oppressive language arts education, critical and transnational multiliteracies, translanguaging, ethnic studies, disability studies-informed approaches to culturally sustaining education, community-driven education, Indigenous and land-based pedagogies and literacy practices, digital literacies (including but not limited to the critical study and use of AI in English and Language Arts education), literacy policy, or neurodiversity.**Responsibilities**:Full-time teaching responsibilities include methods and other preparatory courses for teaching middle and high school English and Language Arts and writing, possible reading/literacy courses, advising undergraduate students, and supervision of clinical placements. Research expectations include publications and presentations and are explicitly outlined in the tenure and promotion guidelines provided to tenure-track faculty. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Faculty at UW-Whitewater may be required to teach online and/or hybrid classes, evening and/or weekend classes and provide service to the university and the local community in a variety of modalities, including mentoring students and providing professional development for colleagues, schools, and community groups.All students, faculty, and staff are expected to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.**Department Information**:in the UW-Whitewater College of Education & Professional Studies (COEPS) provides students with the opportunity to prepare for careers as teachers. Students may choose from multiple programs within one of three grade bands: Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle, Middle and Secondary, or K-12. Each of the programs fully prepare students for teaching licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). We also offer pathways for add-on licensure for certified teachers and graduate programs in Professional Studies, Higher Education Leadership, Elementary and Middle Education, Early Childhood Education Policy, Reading and Dyslexia Intervention, and Business Education. We are proud of our programs that lead to licensure either as a first-time license or add-on licenses. As they move through their coursework, students combine a commitment to education with a strong liberal arts foundation, a teaching major and the study of teaching. All students engage in at least three school-based clinical experiences that allow them to apply their knowledge to actual classroom situations, preparing them to be effective teachers and instructional leaders in our changing schools. The faculty and staff recognize that graduates of our programs play a vital role in the lives of children and families both in Wisconsin and around the world.**College Information**:The

at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to the development of professionals who are lifelong learners, creators of knowledge, and leaders of character and integrity. Responding to the changing needs within our global society, our programs prepare professionals to actively engage in an open democratic society inclusive of diverse populations. As a premier center for global learning, the College's focus on depth of learning and academic excellence provides our students with the requisites to be leaders dedicated to change in their communities.The College of Education and Professional Studies prepares the largest number of teachers in Wisconsin among 33 institutions. More than 2,200 students are enrolled in seven departments: ; ; ; ; ; ; and .Within the College, there are over 100 faculty and instructional academic staff members, of which 90% have earned doctorates. In addition to teaching and research obligations, faculty and staff are actively involved in professional and specialty organizations.## **Key Job Responsibilities:****Department:**The Department of Curriculum and Instruction**Compensation:**Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. There may be additional opportunities to teach and earn a salary during the summer months.UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System .**Required Qualifications:*** Ph.D. or other terminal degree in English and Language Arts Education, Literacy Education, or a closely related field. (ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026. If not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027, in advance of their first scheduled review.)* Demonstrated excellence in teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of students.* Clear evidence of scholarly potential.* Minimum of three years of teaching experience in K-12 schools.* Wisconsin licensure or the equivalent preparation background to teach English and Language Arts.* Demonstrated commitment to educational justice, sociolinguistic and sociocultural justice.* Demonstrated knowledge #J-18808-Ljbffr