Lecturer - Corporate/Organizational Communication - Communication - 21227
ATTENTION:
The Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Lecturer (TL020) in Corporate/Organizational Communication beginning August 2025. This is a full-time, 9-month Academic Staff position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses in the Communication Department's Corporate and Health Communication emphasis. The successful candidate also will coordinate the Department's Graduate Instructional Assistants (GIA) program.
JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in public speaking, corporate training, non-profit communication, communication and team building, leadership, applied communication, as well as provide support to the Department's internship program by developing professional networks. Other courses may be based on the candidate's individual expertise within the Communication and Journalism programs. The GIA program coordinator role will require the successful candidate to manage, mentor and guide two program graduate students who serve as teaching assistants for the basic public speaking course. As GIA program coordinator, the successful candidate will work with the department chair to schedule multiple sections of the basic public speaking course and will be responsible for maintaining the curriculum and assessment design for the basic public speaking course. Preference will be given to candidates with previous higher education teaching experience or corporate training experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Communication or related field
- Previous professional experience
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students
- Ability to contribute service to the Department, the College, the University, and the Community
- Commitment to working with diverse populations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous higher education teaching experience or corporate training experience
- Previous experience/interest in inclusive hiring and advertising practices, diverse market segments, and communications access for minority businesses
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary trainings and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Lecturer's full-time teaching responsibilities include courses focusing on public speaking corporate communication; applied workplace competencies, leadership, team building and more. Lecturers at UW-W may be required to teach online and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings. In addition, Lecturers may also teach New Student Seminar or University Learning Communities, or participate in other programs geared toward improving student success. The GIA program coordinator responsibilities include scheduling and managing the graduate student instructional assistants' teaching efforts, regular review and update of the basic public speaking course's curriculum, and designing assessment plans for the basic public speaking course.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
The Department of Communication is the largest Department in the College of Arts and Communication and one of the largest at the University. The Department serves more than 500 students who major in one of our eight emphases: Advertising, Broadcast/Print/Web Journalism, Corporate and Health Communication in face to face and online options, Electronic Media, International Journalism, Media Arts and Game Development, and Public Relations. The Department's Graduate Program serves a diverse population of recent undergraduates and returning professionals.
The College of Arts and Communication serves a diverse population of students, and embraces the principles and practices of Inclusive Excellence that are reflected in the University of Wisconsin System's commitment to diversity and educational opportunity. We actively seek candidates who possess the interest and ability to work with students from diverse socio-economic, education, and ethnic backgrounds.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $45,000.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by January 5, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Edward Frederick
Search and Screen Committee Chair
262-472-5066
frederie@uww.edu
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover letter/letter of interest
- Statement of teaching philosophy, including ways that you have incorporated inclusivity into your curriculum
- Copies of Teaching Evaluations
- Curriculum Vita
- Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
- Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)
This Job ID is 21227.
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