Assistant Professor – ESL/Multilingual Education

JOB DETAILS:

WORKING TITLE: Assistant Professor – ESL/Multilingual Education

UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Professor

POSTING DATE: October 25, 2024

START DATE: August 25, 2025

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

The College of Health, Education and Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Education.

The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which prepares future teachers and works with practicing educators and administrators at the undergraduate and graduate level in the region and state. We take pride in creating and nurturing relationships with PK-12 school districts and other institutions in the 16-county area of Northeast Wisconsin. 

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Teach lower and upper-level foundation and methods courses (both online and in person) in the area of ESL/Bilingual/Multilingual Education, along with the possibility of teaching other undergraduate and graduate courses in areas consistent with expertise and program needs. 
• Demonstrate effective understanding of, and experience with, teacher preparation processes in the area of ESL/Bilingual/Multilingual Education. 
• Supervise students in field-based placements. 
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay
• Develop a strong research program involving collaboration with students and/or faculty. 
• Advise and mentor students. 
• Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank. 
• Perform institutional and community service. 
• Contribute to ongoing program development. 
• Establish professional relationships with PK-12 schools and other community organizations. 

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to undergraduate education. The candidate should also possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field, from an accredited institution, emphasis in ESL/Bilingual/Multilingual Education is preferred. ABD candidates will be considered; however, an earned doctorate in Education, or closely related field, from an accredited institution is a necessary condition for contract renewal. ABD candidates will be hired into a terminal appointment at the rank of Instructor with a rate determined at the time of hire. Upon degree conferral during the terminal period, the contracted appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor will be reinstated.
• Expertise and/or experience in Teacher Education, preferably in ESL/Bilingual/Multilingual Education.
• 5 years of successful teaching in a PK-12 educational setting, preferably in ESL/Bilingual/Multilingual Education, and teacher licensure.
• Knowledge of teacher preparation process, preferably related to preparing ESL/Bilingual/Multilingual educators. 
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 10,300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 67,500 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.

UW-Green Bay works to ensure faculty and staff achieve their full potential as valued employees with its commitment to creating an environment that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace, allowing everyone to do their best work. We think about education differently and empower faculty, staff and students through our Strategic Priorities. Join us in our mission to never stop learning. Employee testimonials can be found at #WhyUWGB.

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community website. For Campus Safety information, see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report. This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 if you would like a paper copy.

SPECIAL NOTES:

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to teach an occasional course at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus. 

Position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years, although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity, and institutional service required for retention and promotion. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. 

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. 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-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community that welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Please submit application materials by Sunday, December 8, 2024.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SALARY INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

For more details, please review the links below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/benefitsbrochure.pdf
• Quick Guide: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
• Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/

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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of licensure

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Dawn Darrow-Jelinski

Phone: (920) 465-2137

Email: [email protected]

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