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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN COLLEGES
Assistant Professor of Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County
Position
The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Colleges invites applications for a position in psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 27, 2012, contingent upon budget approval. As a transfer institution of the University of Wisconsin System, the UW Colleges consists of thirteen campuses located throughout Wisconsin which offer freshman and sophomore instruction in the liberal arts, an applied liberal artsbachelor's degree, and a number of collaborativebaccalaureate degrees with partner UW institutions. The University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County is one of the thirteen UW Colleges. Offering the Associate of Arts and Science degree and several collaborative bachelor degree opportunities, the campus provides a University of Wisconsin academic experience - with challenging coursework, top-notch support systems, and high-quality co-curricular opportunities. UW-Baraboo/Sauk County is located on 68 hillside acres on the northwest side of Baraboo. Just a short drive from Madison and Wisconsin Dells, the campus is part of a region that is rich in beauty, history, and culture. UW-Baraboo/Sauk County maintains an enrollment of approximately 600 students, about 30% of whom are age 22 and older. The majority of UW-Baraboo/Sauk County students come from Sauk, Columbia, Dane, Adams, and Juneau counties. For more information, please visit the campus online at http://www.baraboo.uwc.edu .
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field, with area of concentration open. ABD candidates will be considered, provided the PhD is confirmed by the start of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience at the university level with specific concentration in quality undergraduate teaching and learning. Knowledge of instructional technology and demonstrated efforts to continuing research is also desirable.
Responsibilities
The academic year teaching assignment is 24 credits and includes first and second year undergraduate psychology courses, typically with no more than three course preparations per semester. Ability to teach a range of classes is required. The individual employed will be expected to teach a set of essential courses: Introductory Psychology (PSY 202), Life Span Development Psychology (PSY 250), and Abnormal Psychology (PSY 309). As well, the employed individual, given the candidate’s expertise and campus needs, will be expected to teach from among the following courses: Statistical Methods in Psychology (PSY 210), Psychology of the Exceptional Individual (EDU 300), Psychology of Gender (PSY 208), Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence (PSY 360), and Social Psychology (PSY 330). Faculty members are also encouraged to teach a section of LEC 100: First-Year Seminar and to teach within our accelerated hybrid (Fast Track) program. Involvement in community service, professional development, student advising, and shared governance activities are expected.
Starting Date
August 27, 2012
Salary
Starting salary is $43,000 (9 month academic year). Summer session may occasionally offer additional opportunities for additional compensation. An outstanding benefits package is included with the appointment.
Application
Application by electronic submission is required and applicants must email to faculty.positions@uwc.edu . Application materials should include:
- a cover letter describing your qualifications for the position
- a statement of your teaching philosophy
- a curriculum vita, including a listing of courses previously taught
- evidence of teaching effectiveness
- names, and contact information, including email addresses, of three individuals familiar with your academic career and teaching experience who will act as references, and
- copies of both graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required at the start of employment.
- A statement of whether the applicant wishes to have the application held in confidence or made available to the public upon request. If requested, confidentiality of an application can be maintained until an applicant is deemed a finalist in the search.
Application materials that cannot be submitted electronically can be mailed to:
University of Wisconsin Colleges
Attn: PSY Faculty Position
432 N. Lake Street, Room 103
Madison, WI 53706
Questions about this position should be emailed to Dr. Albert Bugaj,Psychology Department Chair, at albert.bugaj@uwc.edu.
Deadline: In order to assure consideration, application materials must be received by December 7, 2011. The position will remain open until filled.
Confidentiality of application can only be maintained until a candidate is determined to be a finalist.
The University of Wisconsin-Colleges is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
A criminal records review will be conducted for all finalist candidates.