NOTICE OF FILING - Assistant Professor - Emphasis in Media Studies

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Recruitment Number

Working Title

NOTICE OF FILING - Assistant Professor - Emphasis in Media Studies

Classification Title

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Proposed Salary to be Offered

Competitive

Appointment Percentage (Budget)

100

Position Summary

The Department of Communication Studies ( CST ) at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Communication Studies with an emphasis in media. We are a large and robust department that prioritizes excellence in teaching. We offer a student-centered curriculum that emphasizes the importance of undergraduate research. UW-La Crosse is an ideal location for faculty members who wish to integrate their teaching, research, and service activities. We seek colleagues who demonstrate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who have knowledge of how to bring these commitments into their work as teachers and scholars.

Position Type

Faculty/Instructional

Pay Basis

Academic (C-Basis)

FLSA

Exempt

Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies by the time of appointment (August 28, 2023) with primary expertise in media communication. ABD will be considered. The degree must be earned by the personnel review held in the spring of the first year.
• Ability to teach existing course offerings including Emerging Media & Communication Technology, Media Industries & Audiences, Multimedia Production, and Media & Society.
• Ability to utilize our new Center for Media Production and Research in teaching. The Center offers students high-caliber media production equipment, virtual reality experience, and opportunities for user experience and other forms of digital media research.
• Ability to teach the Communication Studies department’s basic course, Communicating Effectively, and contribute to teaching our research core curriculum, which includes Introduction to Communication Studies, Communication Theory, Research Methods, and Senior Research Project.
• Knowledge of how to support diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching.
• Minimum 2 years of university-level teaching experience.
• Active research agenda and commitment to departmental and university service.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with experience as the instructor of record. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new courses for our growing Media Studies major and minor, as well as our interdisciplinary Digital Media Studies and Design minor. Faculty teach on a 9-month contract at the university load of 4 courses per semester and may have options for summer and winter sessions if interested.

Physical Demands

Reasonable Accommodations
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Working conditions and environment

• Classroom setting.

Miscellaneous Information

Acompetitive recruitment and selection process was conducted for this employment opportunity and a U.S. worker was not selected. An application for Alien Employment Certification is being filed on behalf of an alien to fill the employment opportunity. Anyone with documentary evidence relative to the application, or available workers, wages and/or working conditions, may contact the Regional Certifying Office of the Department of Labor at the following address:

U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Office of Foreign Labor Certification
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N– 5311
Washington, DC 20210

SOE Affiliation

No

Division/College

College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities ( CASSH ) includes departments and programs in the humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies, as well departments in the School of Visual and Performing Arts ( VPA ). CASSH / VPA continues the established liberal studies tradition of providing curricula leading to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree.

CASSH / VPA is dedicated to providing quality innovative instruction and creative learning experiences which prepares students for future careers and education. More broadly, such learning allows students to continue to develop meaningful, responsible lives. Graduates of the college will have developed the ability to communicate effectively, to think critically, to conduct sound research, to understand complex issues, to use knowledge in all aspects of life, to participate meaningfully as global citizens, and to discover and apply carefully considered values.

CASSH / VPA faculty and staff are committed to maintaining academic integrity and high ethical standards. CASSH / VPA, through its faculty, students, and curricula, also is dedicated to advancing cultural diversity. Furthermore, by developing partnerships and encouraging professional connections, the college works diligently to establish its membership in the broader community.

The academic community within the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities and School of Visual and Performing Arts supports a strong general education program, nurtures exceptional disciplinary programs, and creates innovative interdisciplinary and international programs, which together promote lifelong personal and professional learning for every individual who comes through their programs.

As a department, we are committed to the creation of an inclusive, supportive community for all our members. We seek collegial faculty members who can demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for issues related to diversity.

Redbook Position

Redbook Position

Yes

Posting Detail Information

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

10/06/2022

Continuous Recruitment

Yes

Continuous Recruitment First Review Date

11/07/2022

Close Date

Special Instructions

Acompetitive recruitment and selection process was conducted for this employment opportunity and a U.S. worker was not selected. An application for Alien Employment Certification is being filed on behalf of an alien to fill the employment opportunity. Anyone with documentary evidence relative to the application, or available workers, wages and/or working conditions, may contact the Regional Certifying Office of the Department of Labor at the following address:

U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Office of Foreign Labor Certification
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N– 5311
Washington, DC 20210

Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION : Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. 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 the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL 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 & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Position Contact Name

Dr. Beth Boser, Search Committee Chair

Position Contact Email

hrinfo@uwlax.edu
Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Reference Contact Information
4. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
5. Teaching Philosophy

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of finalists must be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
   • I wish for my name to remain confidential until the university is no longer able to do so.
   • I waive my right to keep my name confidential through the application process.
2. * Are you currently employed by or have you been employed by a UW System institution or a State of Wisconsin agency during the last seven (7) years? Please answer yes or no. If yes, provide the institution or agency name, your supervisor and contact information, including phone number and email address.
   • Yes
   • No
3. * After you retire from a Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employer, you may return to work with a WRS employer as a rehired annuitant, provided certain requirements are met. There are no restrictions on what type of position a rehired annuitant can hold. Under the WRS, there is no limit to how much you may earn as a rehired annuitant. (Learn more: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/life-events/empcha/ra/). Are you currently collecting an annuity from the Wisconsin Retirement System, (WRS)?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you an alum of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse? (UW-L and UW System institutions pay for some or all of the sponsorship costs. Some candidates may require an H1B or another form of employment sponsorship to work in the US. This question is asked so that if you are the successful candidate, Human Resources can work with your work unit to begin the process of obtaining this visa).
   • Yes, I will require sponsorship prior to employment.
   • Yes, I will require sponsorship for continued employment if hired.
   • No, I do not require sponsorship and am eligible to work in the US.
7. * Were you ever found to have engaged in any sexual violence or sexual harassment in a previous work assignment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Are you currently under investigation or have ever left employment during an active investigation in which you were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Please provide your most recent employer, supervisor name and contact information, including phone number and email address. (Pursuant to UW System Administrative Policy 1275, UW System requires reference checks related to sexual harassment and sexual violence to be conducted at a minimum with a final candidate’s most recent employer and with all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven years. UW-L will notify you prior to contacting your supervisor).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
10. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Chronicle of Higher Education Web Site
    • Discipline-Specific Publication/Web Site
    • HERC Web Site
    • HigherEdJobs.com Web Site
    • Job Center of Wisconsin Web Site
    • Minority Publication/Web Site
    • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Social Media (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
    • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Web Site
    • La Crosse Tribune
    • Personal Referral
    • LinkedIn
    • Indeed
    • WinonaDailyNews.com, LaCrosseTribune.com, ChippewaHerald.com, Journaltimes.com, Kenoshanews.com, Madison.com
    • Department of Workforce Development (WISC)
    • Other