UW-Whitewater Communication Department

Quality and Commitment - Faculty with Professional Experience

Position in Multimedia/Communication

The Department of Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking applicants for the following position beginning Fall, 2009.

Tenure-Track or Academic Staff position in Multimedia/Communication.

The successful candidate must have academic preparation and demonstrable experience to teach undergraduate multimedia and communication courses. Ability to teach in two or more of the following areas is required (Introduction to Multimedia, Multimedia Production for Web, Multimedia Production II with Flash, Writing for Multimedia, Interactive Communication and Advanced Multimedia Production, other Multimedia specialty area). The successful candidate should be open to working individually with students on independent studies or senior Multimedia Projects. Willingness to teach courses in the Electronic Media or Journalism emphases will be considered an asset.

Candidates should be familiar with a variety of digital video, audio and related multimedia technology and software for Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Expertise in XHTML, CSS and Actionscript is required. Candidates should also be able to contribute leadership skills toward the enhancement of the College and Department’s multimedia and communication programs. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is in the process of launching a Games and Interactive Media Program. Any expertise in Game theory, analysis and production is a plus.

Requirements for positions: Terminal degree in Communication or closely related field is required for a tenure-track appointment. ABDs and individuals with master’s degrees will be considered for a non-tenure track appointment. Faculty may also teach and direct theses and projects in a growing graduate program. Our department expects research/creative activity to complement its primary teaching mission, and evidence of refereed creative media production and/or quantitative or qualitative scholarly activity is required for tenure. Service to the department, university and community as well as participation in related academic and professional organizations is expected. Faculty at UW-W teach a 4-4 load; academic staff teach a 5-4 load. The department has a three course prep limit.

How to apply: Submit a completed application packet (hard copy; on-line not accepted) containing: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, graduate and undergraduate transcripts and evidence of teaching effectiveness to Dr. Jeff Herriott, Chair, Multimedia Search and Screen Committee, Department of Communication, UW-Whitewater, 800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. Review of applicants begins January 5, 2009 and will continue until filled. Only completed application packets will be reviewed. For complete description and updated information see http://www.uww.edu/cac/about/employment.html

The Communication Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has approximately 600 majors, 200 minors, and a growing graduate program with a planned Multimedia emphasis to be developed in the near future.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a comprehensive university in the well-respected University of Wisconsin system. Established in 1868, the University has approximately 11,000 students enrolled in 45 undergraduate and 14 graduate degree programs. Located in a community of 12, 600 near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance of the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago. See http://www.uww.edu for more information.

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The Department of Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking candidates for three full-time positions beginning Fall, 2009.

Position One: Tenure-track position in Advertising.
The ideal candidate must have the academic preparation and professional industry experience to teach courses such as Foundations of Advertising, Advertising Copywriting and Layout, Advertising Campaigns, and Advertising Media/Buying and to share leadership in an expanding emphasis in advertising. Evidence of scholarly activity preferred. Industry experience desirable. Experience with classroom technology and online delivery a plus. Participation in related academic and professional organizations and willingness to work with student organizations preferred. Ph.D required for tenure track appointment. ABDs will also be considered for a non-tenure-track appointment that will convert to tenure-track upon successful completion of terminal degree.

Position Two: Tenure-track position in Public Relations/Generalist.
The ideal candidate will have academic preparation and significant professional experience in Public Relations or closely related field to teach a range of theoretical and practical courses in Public Relations, from introductory courses to graduate-level seminars. Also required is the ability to teach several of the following courses including: Cross Cultural Communication, Persuasion, Argumentation, Speech Writing, Public Speaking or PR/Advertising Management and Operations. Experience with classroom technology and on-line delivery is desirable. Willingness to work with student organizations a plus. Evidence of scholarly activity preferred. Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field is required for tenure-track appointment. ABDs will also be considered for a non-tenure-track appointment that will convert to tenure-track upon successful completion of terminal degree. PRSA accreditation is a plus.

Position Three: Tenure-track position in Mass Communication.
The ideal candidate will have a broad background in the theories and practices of mass communication and will teach a range of classes from the 200-level courses such as Foundations of Electronic Media or Mass Media Writing to senior level courses such as Mass Communication in Society and graduate level seminars. Also required is the ability to teach several of the following courses including: Media Effects, Electronic Media Programming, History of Mass Communication, Law of Mass Communication, Communication and Public Opinion, New Communication Technologies or Intro to Cinema. Experience with classroom technology is desirable. Willingness to work with student organizations a plus. Evidence of scholarly activity preferred. Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field is required for tenure-track appointment. ABDs will also be considered for a non-tenure-track appointment that will convert to tenure-track upon successful completion of terminal degree.

ALL Positions:
In addition to teaching in the undergraduate program, the successful candidates for the above positions may also teach in and direct theses and applied projects in the Master’s program. Our department expects research/creative activity to complement its primary teaching mission, and evidence of refereed creative media production and/or quantitative or qualitative scholarly activity is required for tenure. Service to the department, university and community as well as participation in related academic and professional organizations is expected from all faculty/staff. Faculty at UW-W teach a 4-4 load; academic staff teach a 5-4 load. The department has a three course prep limit.

Please address as follows: Position Chair, [Name of Position] Search and Screen Committee, Department of Communication, UW-Whitewater, 800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. Review of applicants begins Oct. 1, 2008 for all three positions and will continue until filled. Only completed application packets will be reviewed. For complete description and updated information see http://academics.uww.edu/CAC/employment/index.htm.

The Communication Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has approximately 600 majors, 200 minors, and a growing graduate program with a Corporate Communication and Mass Communication emphases.