The University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Education seeks a tenure track reading/literacy/education professor with a breadth of knowledge/experience in elementary education. The ability to teach and develop graduate and undergraduate reading courses and curriculum is critical. Experience conducting reading clinics is preferred. Teaching assignment(s) may include some other courses.

Applicant must have a Ph. D. or Ed. D., in Reading/Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, or related education field. ABD will be considered with understanding that Ph.D. or Ed.D. must be completed within three (3) years of start date. Candidate must have a minimum of three years K-12 school experience. Candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to and experience with racially diverse populations. Strong oral and written communication skills are required, and a willingness to develop relationships with schools served by UW-Platteville. Position requires strong background in reading, literacy and teaching. Knowledge and skills appropriate to the reading professorship as well as skills in data-based teaching, assessment, and learning decisions are needed. May be asked to teach courses using alternative delivery methods.

Application materials: Send 1) a letter of application addressing all qualifications; 2) a resume; 3) a summary of your teaching philosophy related to the role of reading/literacy education; 4) graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable with official transcripts required of all finalists); and 5) three current letters of recommendation. Send to: Reading/Literacy Education Search Committee, c/o Judy Belken, School of Education, UW-Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818-3099 or e-mail with attachments to belken@uwplatt.edu

Employment will require a criminal background check.

Review of applications will start November 15, 2009. The preferred start date is August 22, 2010.

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/.