University of Wisconsin
Assistant Professor - Elementary STEM Methods (Tenure Track)
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin, us, 54602
Assistant Professor - Elementary STEM Methods (Tenure Track)
Working Title: Assistant Professor - Elementary STEM Methods (Tenure Track)Classification Title:Proposed Salary to be Offered:Appointment Percentage (Budget): 1.0Position Summary:The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Educational Studies Department invites qualified teacher educators with expertise in Elementary Education and science and/or mathematics methods to apply for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August 2025. The successful candidate will be a member of a diverse department that serves early childhood education, elementary/middle education, special education (K-12), and TESOL (K-12) programs.
We seek an educator and scholar who actively connects theory and practice in the classroom, advances the field of teacher education, and brings a current understanding of pedagogical best practices to their teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates who have experience with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is an exemplary educator who brings a demonstrated passion for inclusive education and educational equity, while infusing social justice into their work as a teacher educator. UWL’s School of Education is committed to preparing globally responsive teachers who are grounded in a strong academic curriculum that is linked to world events, geography, world cultures, and diverse perspectives.
Candidates should have completed or be near to completing a doctorate degree by the start date. Candidates must have an earned doctorate no later than the end of the first academic year.
Responsibilities include the following:Teaching courses focused on science and/or math methods to majors in early childhood education (ECE), elementary/middle education (EME), and dual-certification (i.e. ECE/SPE, EME/SPE, EME/TESOL).Teaching other courses depending on the expertise of the applicant.Supervising education majors in clinical field and/or student teaching experiences.Pursuing an active program of scholarly inquiry, including, but not limited to, presentations at conferences and publications in scholarly journals.Advising and mentoring education majors.Engaging in service to the department, School of Education, university, community, and profession.School of Education faculty and instructional staff are expected to be engaged in service and scholarly activities that inform and enhance the work they do with prospective teachers. Some additional work hours outside the academic school year may be required in order to align duties with the K-12 school year.Position Type:Position Type: Faculty/InstructionalPay Basis:Pay Basis: AnnualFLSA:FLSA: ExemptIs this position eligible for employment sponsorship (H1B or PERM)?YesRequired Qualifications:Doctorate degree in curriculum and instruction, elementary education, or related field by the end of first academic yearSpecialization in science and/or math educationLicensure in elementary educationTeaching experience in U.S. PK-6 or comparable schools that adds up to at least three yearsDemonstrated excellence in teachingEvidence of an emerging research agenda that informs their work as a teacher educatorPreferred Qualifications:Experience teaching/working in linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse settingsSupervising education majors and/or pre-service teachersExperience teaching at the university levelExperience with co-teachingTeacher certification in special educationKnowledge of and experience with the educator Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)Reasonable Accommodations:UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
hrinfo@uwlax.edu
or 608.785.8013.Working conditions and environment:Classroom and office settingInformation about your Benefits:Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.Highlights include:Paid vacation for 12-month positions.Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.Paid holidays and sick days.After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region:The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge.For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the
U.S. News & World Report
list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years.The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000.AA/EO Statement:The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE:Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act):For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see
https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ .Position Contact Name:Heather LinvilleRequired Documents
Required Documents:Resume/Curriculum VitaeCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationReference Contact InformationOptional Documents:Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Working Title: Assistant Professor - Elementary STEM Methods (Tenure Track)Classification Title:Proposed Salary to be Offered:Appointment Percentage (Budget): 1.0Position Summary:The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Educational Studies Department invites qualified teacher educators with expertise in Elementary Education and science and/or mathematics methods to apply for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August 2025. The successful candidate will be a member of a diverse department that serves early childhood education, elementary/middle education, special education (K-12), and TESOL (K-12) programs.
We seek an educator and scholar who actively connects theory and practice in the classroom, advances the field of teacher education, and brings a current understanding of pedagogical best practices to their teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates who have experience with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is an exemplary educator who brings a demonstrated passion for inclusive education and educational equity, while infusing social justice into their work as a teacher educator. UWL’s School of Education is committed to preparing globally responsive teachers who are grounded in a strong academic curriculum that is linked to world events, geography, world cultures, and diverse perspectives.
Candidates should have completed or be near to completing a doctorate degree by the start date. Candidates must have an earned doctorate no later than the end of the first academic year.
Responsibilities include the following:Teaching courses focused on science and/or math methods to majors in early childhood education (ECE), elementary/middle education (EME), and dual-certification (i.e. ECE/SPE, EME/SPE, EME/TESOL).Teaching other courses depending on the expertise of the applicant.Supervising education majors in clinical field and/or student teaching experiences.Pursuing an active program of scholarly inquiry, including, but not limited to, presentations at conferences and publications in scholarly journals.Advising and mentoring education majors.Engaging in service to the department, School of Education, university, community, and profession.School of Education faculty and instructional staff are expected to be engaged in service and scholarly activities that inform and enhance the work they do with prospective teachers. Some additional work hours outside the academic school year may be required in order to align duties with the K-12 school year.Position Type:Position Type: Faculty/InstructionalPay Basis:Pay Basis: AnnualFLSA:FLSA: ExemptIs this position eligible for employment sponsorship (H1B or PERM)?YesRequired Qualifications:Doctorate degree in curriculum and instruction, elementary education, or related field by the end of first academic yearSpecialization in science and/or math educationLicensure in elementary educationTeaching experience in U.S. PK-6 or comparable schools that adds up to at least three yearsDemonstrated excellence in teachingEvidence of an emerging research agenda that informs their work as a teacher educatorPreferred Qualifications:Experience teaching/working in linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse settingsSupervising education majors and/or pre-service teachersExperience teaching at the university levelExperience with co-teachingTeacher certification in special educationKnowledge of and experience with the educator Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)Reasonable Accommodations:UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
hrinfo@uwlax.edu
or 608.785.8013.Working conditions and environment:Classroom and office settingInformation about your Benefits:Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.Highlights include:Paid vacation for 12-month positions.Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.Paid holidays and sick days.After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region:The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge.For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the
U.S. News & World Report
list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years.The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000.AA/EO Statement:The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE:Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act):For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see
https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ .Position Contact Name:Heather LinvilleRequired Documents
Required Documents:Resume/Curriculum VitaeCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationReference Contact InformationOptional Documents:Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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