ASSISTANT PROFESSOR


Position Information
Posting Details

Official Job Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Working Title: Assistant Professor-Early Childhood Education
Position Number 02252038
Division School of Education
Department B1720 TEACHING and LEARNING
Position Type Faculty
Appointment Type Tenure Track Faculty, Teaching
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Faculty & Instructional
Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program) The UWM School of Education (SOE) offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs, and certifications in over 46 program areas. The SOE faculty recognizes the necessity to be leaders for equity and social justice to improve our nation’s public educational system The School’s key mission is to provide leadership and inspiration for learning and human development in urban communities, and its central vision is to become a premier urban school of education recognized for its diversity and known for excellence in teaching, learning and research. As a community of scholars, the SOE faculty views research as a primary asset since effective educational and societal decisions are derived from that knowledge-base. This asset affirms the faculty’s intent to continue to adapt, develop, and expand its efforts to serve diverse populations, train future scholars and practitioners, and promote an atmosphere of free inquiry. Please visit the school’s website at www.uwm.edu/education
Job Summary The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Teaching and Learning announces an Assistant Professor full-time (9 month) tenure-track position in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program to begin in August 2023. The UWM ECE Program has a signature focus on inclusive early childhood education centering the education of teachers for all learners. The successful candidate will have a commitment to advancing research, teacher education, and service in the field of inclusive early childhood education, where access, opportunity, and equity are the foundation of school experiences. The ECE Program is designed for the traditional undergraduate student pursuing a first degree, non-traditional students seeking an early childhood career, teachers already in the classroom who wish to earn another certification, and second-degree students entering from a field outside of education. The faculty responsibilities of this position also include undergraduate and graduate faculty advising and master’s and doctoral level teaching.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Earned a doctorate (or will have by August 2023) in an early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, or other education field specifically related to early childhood
  • At least two years of experience as an early childhood educator
  • Teaching experience in higher education is required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Early childhood education licensure/licensure eligibility
  • Experience with inclusive education and culturally/linguistically responsive teaching in urban settings
  • Teaching experience in higher education focused on the education/development of young children
  • A record of scholarly achievement/engagement
Application Instructions Complete applications must be received by November 1, 2022 for full consideration. Review of applications will begin November 2, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit an application including the following items at https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35327 :
  • Cover letter
  • Full curriculum vitae
  • Reprints of selected publications (up to 3) (Upload as one document under “Other Document 1”)
  • One- to two-page statement describing research, teaching, and service accomplishments and goals. Include contributions and goals toward inclusive education and equity in your work. (Upload under “Other Document 2”)
  • A list of 3 references with contact information

Please feel free to contact Leanne Evans (levans@uwm.edu) with any questions.

Application Deadline
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes
If Continuous, Initial Review Date 11/02/2022
Position Contact Name Leanne Evans
Contact Phone 414-229-7324
Contact Email levans@uwm.edu
Application Notes For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM 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 uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Title and Total Compensation Project
The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

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