Assistant Professor Tenure-Track COEPS | Curriculum and Instruction

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The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of Secondary Language Arts Education beginning August 2026.

This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the licensable program area for English and Language Arts research and service to the university community and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and reflect knowledge and experience aligned with current NCTE guidelines and statements from the National Council for the Teaching of English (NCTE). Specific consideration will be given to candidates with knowledge of sociolinguistics transnational multiliteracies Indigenous and land-based pedagogies and literacy practices critical literacies or digital and media literacies. Successful candidates must show proven commitments to preparing teachers to serve learners with a wide range of linguistic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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The successful candidate will be able to teach secondary language arts teaching methods courses and courses within the undergraduate English and Language Arts teaching license program. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that results in publications or presentations and contributes to advancing the department university the profession and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of inclusiveness and belonging as a member of the university community. Candidates who do interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching of literacy and language arts are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to: critical and anti-oppressive language arts education critical and transnational multiliteracies translanguaging ethnic studies disability studies-informed approaches to culturally sustaining education community-driven education Indigenous and land-based pedagogies and literacy practices digital literacies (including but not limited to the critical study and use of AI in English and Language Arts education) literacy policy or neurodiversity.

Responsibilities:

Full-time teaching responsibilities include methods and other preparatory courses for teaching middle and high school English and Language Arts and writing possible reading/literacy courses advising undergraduate students and supervision of clinical placements. Research expectations include publications and presentations and are explicitly outlined in the tenure and promotion guidelines provided to tenure-track addition faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental college and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidates expertise and interest. Faculty at UW-Whitewater may be required to teach online and/or hybrid classes evening and/or weekend classes and provide service to the university and the local community in a variety of modalities including mentoring students and providing professional development for colleagues schools and community groups.

All students faculty and staff are expected to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include but are not limited to Navigate Canvas and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Department Information:

The Curriculum and Instruction Department in the UW-Whitewater College of Education & Professional Studies (COEPS) provides students with the opportunity to prepare for careers as teachers. Students may choose from multiple programs within one of three grade bands: Early Childhood Elementary and Middle Middle and Secondary or K-12. Each of the programs fully prepare students for teaching licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). We also offer pathways for add-on licensure for certified teachers and graduate programs in Professional Studies Higher Education Leadership Elementary and Middle Education Early Childhood Education Policy Reading and Dyslexia Intervention and Business Education. We are proud of our programs that lead to licensure either as a first-time license or add-on licenses. As they move through their coursework students combine a commitment to education with a strong 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 both in Wisconsin and around the world.

College Information:

The College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to the development of 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 Colleges focus on depth of learning 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 the largest number of teachers in Wisconsin among 33 institutions. More than 2200 students are enrolled in seven departments: Communication Sciences & Disorders; Counselor Education; Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Foundations; Kinesiology; Leadership Military Science and Aerospace Studies; and Special Education.

Within the College there are over 100 faculty and instructional academic staff members of which 90% have earned addition to teaching and research obligations faculty and staff are actively involved in professional and specialty organizations.

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The Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary commensurate with the candidates education related experience and qualifications. There may be additional opportunities to teach and earn a salary during the summer months.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW Systems comprehensive benefit package review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in English and Language Arts Education Literacy Education or a closely related field. (ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026. If not they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.)

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of students.

• Clear evidence of scholarly potential.

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in K-12 schools.

• Wisconsin licensure or the equivalent preparation background to teach English and Language Arts.

• Demonstrated commitment to educational justice sociolinguistic and sociocultural justice.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current NCTE statements and guidelines for the preparation of teachers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to the preparation of teachers grounded in humanizing linguistically and culturally sustaining education.

• Experience with teaching preparation and clinical supervision.

• Commitment to academic freedom.

• Demonstrated skills of collaborating to work with cross-departmental teams community partners and/or community-based learning.

• Expressed view of how they navigate education policies in relationship to teacher preparation their research and scholarship or their service to communities and the field.

• Expressed interdisciplinary approach to English and Language Arts and Literacy education.

• Ability to teach reading/literacy courses.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from 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 of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)

• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact us at or.

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Dr. Jenna Cushing-Leubner

Associate Professor Department of Curriculum and Instruction

To Ensure Consideration:

Complete applications received by November 16th 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in phone and/or online screening interviews and/or on-campus interviews.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the universitys 11500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs online and in person from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability inclusion and career development UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit supporting the universitys arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewaters campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee Madison and Chicago offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville a town of 60000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsins Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ().

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept response to a public records request the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.