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| Position: | Assistant Professor of Humanistic Studies |
| Posting Date: | September 9, 2009 |
| Position Number: | F097 |
| Essential Job Functions: | Will teach 21 credits, including introductory courses and workshops for Creative Writing, as well as other English courses appropriate to the candidate’s fields. Candidate will also be expected to teach occasional courses and contribute to our interdisciplinary humanities program. Will assist in developing the creative writing program, advising its students, and advising the campus Writer’s Union student organization. Will perform scholarly activities consistent with rank and contribute to the ongoing programmatic development of the department. |
| Qualifications: | Required: Ph.D. in English or related field (dual MA/MFA also considered) from an accredited institution by the beginning date of appointment. Will consider ABD candidates with the expectation that the degree is completed by the end of the first year contract period. Primary field: Creative Writing (poetry). The successful candidate must have strong potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate education, and communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work with a diverse array of students and colleagues. Preferred: Secondary expertise and teaching ability in one or more of the following: American literature, ethnic American literature, world/postcolonial literature, creative nonfiction, screenwriting. |
| Starting Date: | August 23, 2010 |
| Conditions of Appointment: | 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).
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| Salary: | Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in a state retirement plan. (Total Compensation Estimator). |
| To Apply: | Submit a letter of application that specifically addresses qualifications for the essential job functions listed above, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts of all graduate work and three current letters of recommendation.
Submit application materials to: Prof. Aeron Haynie, TH 331 Univ of Wisconsin-Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 Phone: (920) 465-2348 Fax: (920) 465-2890 Email: hayniea@uwgb.edu Electronic submission of application materials will NOT be considered. |
| Application Deadline: | To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by November 1, 2009. Files must be complete to be considered. |
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Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an AA/EEO employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. |
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