University Fellows Program

This year the program will award approximately five fellowships. The University Fellows program provides one year of support (renewable for up to three years) for individuals who are ABD in their doctoral program in eligible fields.

University Fellowships will be awarded via a national search administered by the Assistant Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion on behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The fellowships will be given to individuals who, in the judgment of the departments, deans, and Assistant Chancellor, have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

Eligibility to apply for the University Fellows program is limited to Ph.D., D.Ed., or Sc.D. degree candidates studying in an eligible discipline at an accredited educational institution. Applicants should expect to finish the dissertation no later than Summer 2016.

The following will be considered as positive factors in choosing successful candidates:

Evidence of superior academic achievement
Degree of promise of continuing achievement as scholars and teachers
Capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds
Sustained personal engagement with communities that are underrepresented in the academy and an ability to bring this asset to learning, teaching, and scholarship at the college and university level
Likelihood of using the diversity of human experience as an educational resource in teaching and scholarship
Membership in one or more of the following groups:

Historically oppressed populations
People of color
Women in STEM
First generation college students
People with disabilities
People identifying as LGBTQ

Review panels may also look at additional factors such as the likelihood that the applicant will fully utilize 9 to 12 months of support prior to receiving the doctorate.

Awards will be made for study in the following disciplines and interdisciplinary fields:

Agriculture (particularly Agribusiness or Animal Science)
Anthropology/Sociology
Biology
Engineering Physics
Ethnic Studies
Geography/Geology
Industrial Studies
Mechanical Engineering
MEMS/Nanotechnology
Portuguese
Social and Environmental Justice
Sustainable/Renewable Energy
Women's Studies

Nine-month stipend: $36,000
Excellent benefits

In order to be reviewed, materials must be received by February 24, 2013.

Please submit the following:

Current CV or resume
Statement of research (two-page limit, double-spaced)
Abstract of dissertation (one-page limit)
Personal statement (not to exceed two pages, double-spaced) that describes the applicant's background and experience and commitment to the University Fellows Program by addressing all of the following that apply:
- the applicant's capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds
- the applicant's sustained personal engagement with communities that are underrepresented in the academy and ability to bring this asset to learning, teaching and scholarship at the college or university level
- the applicant's likelihood of using the diversity of human experience as an educational resource in teaching and scholarship, and
- Membership in one or more of the following groups:
  - Historically oppressed populations
  - People of color
  - Women in STEM
  - First generation college students
  - People with disabilities
  - People identifying as LGBTQ
Names and contact information of a minimum of three references (one of whom must be a professor on your dissertation committee)

Electronic or mailed submissions are appropriate. Submit all materials or direct questions to:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 8,000 students in primarily undergraduate programs leading to degrees in agriculture, the arts, business, communication, criminal justice, education, engineering, the humanities, industry, mathematics, and the sciences. The university is recognized as a cultural and educational center for the tri-state region of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

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.platteville.com.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. Employment will require a criminal background check.

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