Asistant Professor in communication technologies (9 month, full-time) to fill a vacated tenure line.

Review of completed applications will begin November 6, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Position is available August 22, 2010.

Teach courses in both our major core and Imaging Media Emphasis (see www.uwplatt.edu/commtech) depending upon department needs and the candidate's expertise and interests. Candidate may be required to teach by alternative delivery methods. Other responsibilities include: advising students, professional and scholarly activity, applicable university and community service, plus other duties as assigned.

Ph.D., M.F.A., or Ed.D. in communication or related field required. Expertise in image-creation and -manipulation software (Macintosh), as well as Web-related skills required. Demonstrable skills in oral and written communication, observable dedication to undergraduate education, enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of classroom and laboratory, ability to perform routine lab maintenance, and demonstrated commitment to or experience with racially diverse populations required.

Commensurate with professional experience and qualifications. Outstanding fringe benefits included.

Send letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable), statement of teaching philosophy (should include an explanation of commitment to, or experience with, racially diverse populations), electronic portfolio (Web, CD, or DVD; may include additional works by your students), and names and contact information for five references to: Dr. Arthur L. Ranney, Search & Screen Chair, Department of Communication Technologies, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818-3099. FAX: 608-342-1517. Email:ranneya@uwplatt.edu Final candidates will provide a teaching demonstration.

Employment will require a criminal background check.

The Department of Communication Technologies has seven faculty and teaching staff members with approximately 200 students. The department emphasizes hands-on learning for technologies used for mass media and communication, with small class sizes and individualized attention. Our well-equipped labs for broadcast and computer imaging complement our emphases in broadcast production, imaging media, journalism, and public relations. The department is responsible for supervision of the campus radio station, programming for an educational access channel, and the student newspaper. More information is available at http://www.uwplatt.edu

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 7,000 students in primarily undergraduate programs in 40 majors, including institutional emphasis areas of agriculture, criminal justice, education, engineering, and technology management. The university is recognized as a cultural and educational center for the tri-state region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. http://www.uwplatt.edu

Platteville is a friendly, progressive community of 10,000 set in the beautiful rolling landscape of Southwest Wisconsin. It offers an excellent school system, high quality municipal and medical facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and a vibrant business/industrial community. More information is available at http://www.ci.platteville.wi.us/.