Assistant Professor in Imaging Media

Position:
Assistant Professor of communication technologies (9 month, full-time, tenure track).

Date:
Review of completed applications will begin December 1, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Position is available August 20, 2008.

Responsibilities:
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.

Required Qualifications:
Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.F.A., or Ed.D.) required in communication or related field. The successful candidate will have the vision and initiative to help shape curriculum for the future. Expertise required in image-creation and -manipulation software (Macintosh), with preference given to candidates also possessing Web design skills. Demonstrable skills in oral and written communication required. Observable dedication to undergraduate education, enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of classroom and laboratory are a must. Ability to perform routine lab maintenance required. Demonstrated commitment to or experience with racially diverse populations required.

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

Contact:
Send letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of reference, 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
Department of Communication Technologies
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville WI 53818-3099
FAX: 608-342-1517
Email: [email protected]
Final candidates will provide a teaching demonstration.

Department:
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/.

UW-Platteville:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 7,000 students in more than 40 different undergraduate majors and a select few graduate programs. It has historic institutional strengths in agriculture, criminal justice, education, engineering, and technology management. More information is available at http://www.uwplatt.edu/.

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