Employment: UW-Rock County Positions
Math Specialist
Chemistry Lecturer
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Math Specialist
TRIO Student Support Services
University of Wisconsin-Rock County
Position:
Math Specialist (Developmental Skills Specialist)
100% nine month academic staff position
Starting date: January 14, 2010
Responsibilities: Deliver math support services to low-income, first generation, and/or disabled college students through small group and individualized instruction.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in mathematics or related field required. Experience teaching at the secondary or college level preferred. Familiarity with the operation of developmental education programs preferred.
Application Procedure:
Applications must include a letter of interest, resume, transcripts and contact information for three references. Electronic submission is required; send to: chase.janisch@uwc.edu
Application must be accompanied by 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 applicant can be maintained until an applicant is deemed a finalist in the search.
The Campus
The University of Wisconsin-Rock County, one of 13 freshman-sophomore transfer institutions of the University of Wisconsin, is nestled on 50 rolling acres adjacent to the Rock River on Janesville's southwest side. The campus offers a highly respected academic program, serving more than 1,000 students from the surrounding communities in a college environment that provides small classes and individual attention.
Salary
Minimum salary is $30,086 annually. An excellent benefits package for academic staff is included; please see http://www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits/ .
Application deadline: November 20, 2009
UW-Rock County is an AA/EO employer and encourages women, members of minority groups and veterans to apply. Employment will require a criminal background check.
Chemistry Lecturer
University of Wisconsin – Rock County
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin – Rock County invites applications for part-time lecturers in organic chemistry for courses Spring 2010.
Spring Semester 2010 |
CHE 363 |
Organic Chemistry II (Lecture)
TTh 8:30-9:45 AM |
CHE 361 |
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
F 2:15-5:35 PM |
Qualifications
Masters in Chemistry or related field required, with PhD/ABD preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with successful college teaching experience. Preference may be given to candidates qualified to teach other courses offered by the department via distance education.
Responsibilities
Attend orientation activities, teach courses and hold appropriate office hours for students.
Starting Date
January 10, 2010. Classes begin January 25, 2010.
Application
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter that relates your teaching philosophy to your experience and qualifications along with your vita, unofficial transcripts, and names and phone numbers of three references to Dr. Kim Kostka (kim.kostka@uwc.edu), Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Wisconsin – Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave, Janesville, WI 53546. Please direct questions about this position to Dr. Kostka at the email address above, or by phone to 608.758.6532 or 608.758.6565 x325.
Applications must be accompanied by a statement of whether the applicant wishes to have the application held in confidence or made available to the public upon request.
Employment will require a criminal background check. UW-Rock County is an AA/EO employer and encourages women, members of minority groups and veterans to apply.
Course Descriptions
CHE 361 - 1 credit - The second semester of a year-long course in organic chemistry laboratory.
CHE 363 – 3 credits – Continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHE 343). Three hours of lecture per week.
The Campus
The University of Wisconsin-Rock County, one of 13 freshman-sophomore transfer institutions of the University of Wisconsin, is nestled on 50 rolling acres adjacent to the Rock River on Janesville’s southwest side. The campus offers a highly respected academic program, serving more than 1,000 students from the surrounding communities in a college environment that provides small classes and individual attention.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
University of Wisconsin Colleges
University of Wisconsin - Rock County
Beginning August 26, 2010
The Department of Chemistry in the University of Wisconsin Colleges invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Rock County campus. Part of the world-renowned University of Wisconsin System, the UW Colleges offers freshman/sophomore instruction in the liberal arts for students beginning work towards a bachelor’s degree, as well as instruction for students preparing for professional programs, in the engineering, pharmaceutical and medical fields among others.
The Campus:
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 1200 students in a college environment that provides for small classes and individualized student attention. The campus is currently experiencing rapid growth, owing in part to collaborative degree programs in engineering and nursing. For more information about the UW Colleges please see http://www.uwc.edu and for UW-Rock County see http://rock.uwc.edu.
TITLE: Assistant Professor of Chemistry
APPOINTMENT: Tenure-track faculty appointment in the Department of Chemistry begins August 26, 2010.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. (required for tenure, ABD acceptable for the application) in Chemistry with emphasis in organic and biochemistry preferred. Primary interest in teaching undergraduates at the lower division level is required, especially those in the collaborative nursing program with UW-Oshkosh, and experience with teaching university-level courses is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to, and success in, teaching and working with undergraduate students. Successful candidates will also have the preparation and background suitable to meet the responsibilities listed below. Also desirable are interest and/or experience in using instructional technology and distance education, teaching in interdisciplinary teams, and/or learning communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching a selection of organic, biochemistry and introductory chemistry courses for 12-15 contact hours per week is expected. Maintenance of the organic chemistry facility, which is dedicated to microscale methods, is expected. This is a tenure track position and as such, it requires excellence in teaching, continued professional development, and institutional and community service.
SALARY: Starting salary currently is $43,000 for the academic year. Teaching in summer and winter sessions may offer additional opportunities for compensation. An outstanding benefits package is included with the appointment. Please see www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits .
DEADLINE: All application materials must be received on or before January 5, 2010.
APPLICATION: Send letter of interest, a statement of teaching philosophy and professional goals, current vita, official or unofficial transcripts of all university work, three current letters of recommendation, and your wishes regarding application confidentiality to chase.janisch@uwc.edu . Additional evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a teaching portfolio, student opinion of teaching, pedagogical research, etc.) is welcome.
Materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent to:
Chase Janisch
UW Colleges Human Resources
432 N. Lake Street
Madison, WI 53706
Applications must be accompanied by 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.
For further information, contact Dr. Kimberly Schatz, Chair, Department of Chemistry at kimberly.schatz@uwc.edu or 920-832-2855.
Employment will require a criminal background check. The UW Colleges is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages women, members of minority groups, and veterans to apply.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
University of Wisconsin-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
Tenure-track faculty positions for 2010-2011 will be posted mid-November. Please check back again.
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November 16, 2009 12:34 PM
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