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## ***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:**Lecturer - Reading and Literacy - Curriculum and Instruction## **Job Category:**Academic Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Lecturer## **Job Duties:**The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a 9-month renewable reading instructional academic staff in the area of literacy education with an emphasis on reading and language arts education beginning August 2026.This full-time position is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in the Elementary/Middle School teacher preparation program, providing service, and/or performing comparable duties to those of teaching faculty members.The successful candidate will be able to teach literacy instruction, literacy assessment, and literacy theory and as part of the teacher preparation programs. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities, provide academic advising to students, and supervise pre-student teaching and student teaching field experiences. All instructional academic staff at UW-Whitewater may be required to teach online and hybrid classes, evening and weekend classes, and provide service to the university and the local community in a variety of modalities, including committee work, leading Learning Communities, mentoring students, and providing professional development for colleagues, schools, and community groups. Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to working with non-traditional students are essential for this position.**Responsibilities**:Full-time teaching responsibilities include teaching literacy courses, service, practicum supervision, and student teaching field experiences. Service responsibilities include committee and professional service relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest and serving as academic advisors/mentors to students. Instructional academic staff at UW-W may be required to teach online and in a hybrid format or courses in the evenings or on weekends.**College Information**:The College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to developing 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 knowledge 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 Wisconsin's largest number of teachers among 33 institutions. More than 2,200 students are enrolled in seven departments: Communication Sciences ; ; ; ; Kinesiology; ; and .Within the College, there are nearly 100 faculty and 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. Many hold regional, state, national, and international offices and serve on professional committees and advisory boards.The administrative offices and several departments of the College of Education and Professional Studies are located in Winther Hall, named after the College's first dean, Adolph I. Winther. The Communication Sciences & Disorders Department is in the Roseman Building, and the Kinesiology Department is in the Williams Center.**Department Information**:The Curriculum and Instruction Department in the UW-Whitewater College of Education & Professional Studies (COEPS) allows students to prepare for careers as teachers. Students may choose the Early Childhood Program, the Elementary/Middle School Program, or a Middle/Secondary School Program. In each program, students are prepared for Department of Public Instruction (DPI) licensure.The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) houses numerous teacher preparation programs along with programs for add-on licenses for certified teachers and the MSE Professional Studies, MSE in Reading Instruction and Dyslexia Intervention, MSE Early Childhood Education Policy, and administrator certificates for principal, director of instruction, and director of pupil services. We are proud of our programs that lead to licensure, either a first-time license or an add-on license. As they move through their coursework, students combine a commitment to education with a solid 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 in Wisconsin and around the world.**CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:**University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. **UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.**## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations* Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction* Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance**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.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:*** A master’s degree in literacy education, or a related field is required.* Strong credentials in reading/literacy instruction with skills in the foundations of reading, writing, and critical discourse.* A minimum of three years of K-12 teaching experience is required, along with an equivalent background to qualify for a Wisconsin reading teacher license.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D) in literacy education or a closely related field and an equivalent background to qualify for a Wisconsin reading specialist license are preferred.* University-level teaching experience in reading, academic advising, and supervision; a demonstrated commitment to preparing teachers within a multicultural context; collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-departmental teams; and experience with online instruction.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds* Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills**How to Apply:****Only complete application packages will be considered.** This includes online submission of the following documents:* Cover letter/letter of interest* Statement of teaching philosophy* Curriculum Vita* Names and contact information for three professional references (letters #J-18808-Ljbffr