Assistant Professor of Political Science

UW-Rock County

The Department of Political Science of the University of Wisconsin Colleges invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Political Science at UW-Rock County

The Campus:

The UW Colleges is the freshman-sophomore transfer institution within the UW System. UW Colleges function as a unit that comprises thirteen two-year campuses, each of which offers an excellent liberal arts and pre-professional education for students beginning work toward a bachelor's degree. The Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a city of 60,000 near the Wisconsin-Illinois border and is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the state. The proximity to the state capitol in Madison is a plus. Currently the campus serves nearly 1000 students in a college environment that provides for small classes and individualized student attention. The campus offers a strong arts program with growing theater and music departments. For more information about the UW Colleges please see http://www.uwc.edu and for UW-Rock County see http://rock.uwc.edu.

Responsibilities:

Primary teaching responsibilities lie in a broad range of lower division courses. One-fourth of the position is in Distance Education, teaching International Politics and Comparative Politics online. The normal teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester with an emphasis upon interactive in small classes.

Qualifications:

A PhD in Political Science is required. Preferred area of expertise is in the field of International and/or Comparative Politics, but applicant must have the ability to teach Introduction to American Government. Successful candidate must demonstrate strong commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and learning, and show engagement in active scholarship. Experience in distance education is preferred, but not mandatory. The position carries an expectation to participate in shared governance and community service. Applicants who are ABD in Political Science will be considered if the applicant has reasonable expectations of completing requirements for the PhD within six months of the start of the contract period, August 26, 2010.

Starting Date:

August 26, 2010

Salary:

Minimum salary is $43,500 (nine-month academic year appointment) with an excellent benefits package. Please see www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits. Summer session may offer additional opportunities for compensation.

Application:

Submit letter of interest, curriculum vita, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy and professional goals, unofficial transcripts, three current letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching effectiveness and research to chase.janisch@uwc.edu. Electronic submission of application materials preferred. Application must be accompanied by a statement of whether the applicant wishes to have the application held in confidence or made available upon request. If requested, confidentiality of an applicant can be maintained until an applicant is deemed a finalist in the search.

Questions may be directed to Margaret Hankenson, Chair, Political Science Department, UW-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188-2799. Phone: 262-521-5202.

Deadline:

The Department will begin reviewing applications on December 30, 2009 until the position is filled.