UW Colleges Human Resources
University of Wisconsin Colleges
University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County
Assistant Professor of Communication & Theatre Arts
The University of Wisconsin Colleges Department of Communication and Theatre Arts invites applications for an Assistant Professor on its University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County campus. The University of Wisconsin Colleges (http://www.uwc.edu/) is comprised of 13 freshman-sophomore campuses, dispersed geographically across the state, providing a 2-year associate’s degree curriculum for transfer within the UW System.
The UW-Marshfield/Wood County campus is located in a quiet, wooded, residential area. The campus is just west of downtown Marshfield – a community recently named one of the nation’s best small cities. You may find more information at the UW-Marshfield/Wood County website at http://marshfield.uwc.edu/ .
TITLE: Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre Arts
APPOINTMENT: Tenure-track faculty appointment in the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts. Contract begins August 27, 2012.
QUALIFICATIONS: Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Theatre Arts or a closely related field. Qualified candidates will also need to demonstrate practical theatre experience in direction and technical production as well as evidence of knowledge and/or background in Public Speaking. Applications from terminal degree candidates will be accepted with the expectation that the terminal degree will be completed by the start of the appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Normal teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. As this is a tenure-track position, scholarly activity in the discipline, participation in institutional and community service and student advising are expected. Commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and learning, and interest or experience in the instruction of interdisciplinary courses, blended and accelerated/blended courses, assessment of student learning, collaborative learning, freshman seminar, and service learning are desirable.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Teach four courses (12 credit hours) per semester at UW-Marshfield/Wood County, which may include regular sections of Introduction to Public Speaking, Theatre Lab (at least one fully-realized production per semester), and Introduction to Theatre, and other courses relevant to the successful candidate’s area of expertise and the needs of the campus curriculum to meet student demand. Depending on the background and qualifications of the successful candidate, these courses might include Introduction to Acting, Introduction to Stagecraft, Introduction to Film, or other courses that fall within the curriculum of the Communication and Theatre Arts Department. The opportunity could also include the directing of summer musical productions, if desired.
- Monitor all aspects of the production for assigned theatrical performances to ensure the safety and security of the cast, crew, audience, theatre facilities and equipment, ensuring compliance with campus policies and procedures regarding the use of the theatre facilities.
- Monitor and effectively manage production budgets.
- Demonstrate continued commitment to scholarly activity in the discipline and/or the scholarship of teaching.
- Participate in campus, institutional and community service, in the shared governance structure.
- Participate in the recruitment and advising of students into the theatre program consistent with the goal to build and sustain the program.
- Commit to flexible scheduling of classes to meet the needs of varied student populations.
- Support and coordinate, with the UW-Marshfield/Wood County University Foundation and the Office of University Relations, fundraising efforts, as necessary, to grow the theatre program.
SALARY: Starting salary currently is $43,000. Additional compensation for summer and/or winterim instruction may be a possibility as needed. Details of the benefits package may be found at http://www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits.
DEADLINE: To assure consideration, applications must arrive or be postmarked by December 15, 2011.
APPLICATION: Please mail or e-mail the following materials: a letter of application describing your qualifications with reference to our needs, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae (include contact information for references), and transcripts of all university studies. We also strongly encourage the inclusion of three letters of reference from those familiar with your teaching. Documents submitted by email in pdf format are preferred.
Mail: UW Colleges Human Resources
Attn: CTA Faculty Recruitments
432 N. Lake Street, Room 103
Madison, WI 53706
Email: faculty.positions@uwc.edu
Queries may be made to the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Campus Dean/CEO, Patricia Stuhr (patricia.stuhr@uwc.edu) and/or the UW Colleges Department of Communication & Theatre Arts Chair, Zoie Eva Lutz (zoie.eva.lutz@uwc.edu ).
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 institution committed to diversity and inclusiveness among its employees and in its programs, and actively seeks and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
A criminal records review will be conducted for final candidates.