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Provides for-credit instruction in the Department of Education through classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including the evaluation and grading of student work. Serves as the instructor of record. Advises students, facilitates course assessment, and may supervise student employees. Develops a program of scholarly work that informs or contributes to teaching and learning. Provides service as a contributing member of the department and a participant in university and professional service.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction

• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction

• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

Department: Department of Education

Full-Time: 100%, Instructional Academic Staff, 9-month ongoing appointment, one vacancy

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach 12 credits per semester in early childhood and elementary education courses on campus and online.
• Advise and mentor students in the Elementary Education Birth to Grade 3 License Program.
• Contribute to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the Department of Education’s educational mission and alignment with Wisconsin DPI program approval and licensing requirements.
• Develop and design curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction.
• Povide an on-campus presence to meet with and to serve students, and to work with colleagues in the department and across campus to fulfill service roles.
• Collaborate with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline and with local educational institutions and programs including Birth- Grade 12 schools and childcare centers to affirm partnerships.
• Responsible for the development of a program of creative and/or scholarly work that informs or contributes to teaching and learning.
• Engage in program, departmental, university, and community service.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher with at least one degree in curriculum and instruction, elementary education, early childhood or, early childhood special education- or a related field, is required by the start date of position  
• Minimum three years licensed teaching experience in a Preschool-Grade 3 school setting, in Preschool-Grade 12 U.S. schools or U.S.-based schools (IE U.S curriculum or International American schools teaching in English)
• Active engagement in professional practice with Birth-grade 12 schools and childcare centers, professional organizations, and/or other education-related endeavors at the local, state, or national level

The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Eligible for a Wisconsin teaching license, preferred Wisconsin Birth-Grade 3 license (Early Childhood licensure as a teacher)  Link to WI Department of Public Instruction General License information
• Experience with the science of reading, similar to Wisconsin’s Act 20. Link about Wisconsin’s Act 20
• Eligibility for a reading specialist license, as defined by Wisconsin DPI Link to WI Department of Public Instruction General License information
• Eligible for an early childhood-special education license, as defined by Wisconsin DPI Link to WI Department of Public Instruction General License information
• Experience with university-level teaching in teacher preparation programs, including online instruction.
• Experience collaborating with Birth-grade 12 schools for field placements, clinical placements, or residencies.

Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $54,000 - $60,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date: August 25, 2027

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact Tammy Rady  at trady@uwsuper.edu.

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on January 10, 2027, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field—either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) CV/Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) Other required documents: Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages)

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.