Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Special Education - College of Education and professional Studies (2 openings)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · Whitewater, WI · 1 mo ago
Education$68k/yrFull-time
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Assistant Professor.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings.
We must remove duplicated lines.
Let's extract substantive content:
- Position Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Special Education - College of Education and professional Studies (2 openings) (but we don't repeat as heading)
- Job Category: Faculty
- Employment Type: Regular
- Job Profile: Assistant Professor
- Job Duties: Attention: The Department of Special Education ... seeks two Assistant Professors.
- Job Summary: The Department of Special Education at UW-Whitewater seeks two dedicated educators, scholars and colleagues to join our faculty. This position carries a 24-credit annual teaching load with an emphasis on high-impact instructional practices, student success, research, and professional service. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in one of the following areas: a) science of reading, structured literacy, and/or dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities OR b) collaboration, co-teaching, and fieldwork coordination as part of the Special Education Programs. The approved standards for promotion and tenure at the time of initial contract are the standards that will be used for promotion and tenure. If there are revisions to department or college standards, a faculty member can request (in writing to the department chair) to have the revised standards applied.
- Teaching & Instructional Expectations: Course Load: Deliver 24 credits of instruction per academic year in Special Education. (UW-Whitewater Teaching Responsibilities and Workload Policy) Office Hours for Students: Maintain at least five office hours for students each week during the academic year (departments and/or colleges may have additional requirements). These office hours for students should be consistent to provide accessible student support and academic advising/mentoring. For faculty who teach a portion or all courses online, the modality of the office hours for students should be proportionate to the modality of the courses taught unless the department or college has additional requirements. Advising/mentoring: Use Navigate for all advising/mentoring notes. Communication: Maintain professional and timely responsiveness to student, colleague, and administrator inquiries via Navigate, Canvas, email and telephone, generally within 24–48 business hours while on contract. When off contract, use the “out of office” feature in Outlook to let individuals know who to contact in your absence. Administrative Compliance: Ensure the punctual submission of course syllabi at the start of each term, ensuring they meet all University and system-wide requirements (UWW Syllabi Reqs). Contribute to curriculum development. Accessibility: Select and develop instructional materials that are Title II (ADA) compliant. All digital course content, textbooks, and media must be accessible to students with disabilities to ensure an equitable learning environment.
- Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity: Maintain an active scholarly agenda that contributes to the field of Special Education. Disseminate research through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or professional exhibitions per department and college standards. Seek opportunities to involve undergraduate or graduate students in research initiatives.
- Service & Engagement: Participate in departmental, college, and university-level meetings and committee work. Participate in professional and public service. Contribute to program assessment and development. Engage in professional outreach and service that aligns with the University Mission Statement and the Wisconsin Idea. Participate in at least one graduation ceremony each academic year.
- Workplace Expectations: Please see the link below regarding the workplace expectations at UW-Whitewater. We believe that by adhering to these expectations, we develop a university community in which all students, staff and faculty feel valued and supported. ○ UWW Workplace Expectations (maybe bullet)
- Department Key Job Responsibilities: Special Education The Special Education Department is the University of Wisconsin System's 2024 Regents Teaching Excellence Programs Award recipient. The Department offers numerous undergraduate options that lead to licensure or certification including cross categorical licensure, special education minors, and a minor to master's program, and a fully online bachelor’s degree which leads to licensure: Special Education Undergraduate Programs. In addition, we offer four emphasis areas for special education master's degrees and eight specialist certificates at the graduate level. All are fully online: Special Education Graduate Programs. The College of Education and Professional Studies licenses more teachers than any program in Wisconsin. The college is committed to the development of professionals who are lifelong learners, creators of knowledge, and leaders of character and integrity. Responding to the changing needs within our global society, our programs prepare professionals to actively engage in an open democratic society inclusive of diverse populations. As a premier center for global learning, the college's focus on depth of learning and academic excellence provides our students with the requisites to be leaders dedicated to change in their communities.
- Compensation: Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting annual salary of $68,000. 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.
- Required Qualifications: Terminal degree (Ph.D., or Ed.D.) in Special Education by the time of appointment. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2027; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.
- Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching, experience with Canvas, and a record of scholarly achievement.
- Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive campus environment. Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.
We also have note about criminal background check etc. That's legal/boilerplate; should be removed. Also EEO statement; remove. Also organization information etc; maybe remove as not required? But it's substantive about university. However the instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; but also says remove boilerplate. The organization info might be considered boilerplate? It's descriptive about the university, not specific to the job. Might be considered boilerplate. I'd lean to remove it to keep focused on job specifics. The campus info also maybe boilerplate. Safer to remove.
Thus we will produce sections:
for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We must not repeat job title as heading. We must include sections only if posting has real specific content. We must preserve all substantive info, no summarizing away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "How To Apply" etc. Also remove contact info? The instructions: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." Contact info maybe considered part of application instructions? It says "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 ..." That's application instructions/contact. Should be removed. Also "For Questions Regarding This Position, Please Contact Dr. Lauren Zepp ..." also contact. Remove. Also "To Ensure Consideration Applications received by November 15, 2026 are ensured full consideration." That's application deadline, also part of application instructions; remove. Also "Campus Information", "Organization Information", etc. Those are likely boilerplate? They are not specifically listed as sections to keep. They might be considered extra info not needed. The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." But also "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." The campus and organization info might be considered substantive? It's descriptive about university. Might be considered not essential to job posting? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information. However they also say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." The campus info may be considered substantive but not part of typical sections. However we only allowed headings from the list. We could embed that info in a
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. Probably okay. We need to include all substantive info: job duties, teaching expectations, research, service, workplace expectations, department key job responsibilities, compensation, required qualifications, preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities. Also maybe the note about approved standards for promotion and tenure. Also the note about workplace expectations link (but we should remove link? It's a reference; we could keep the sentence but remove the link? The instruction: remove boilerplate, but the link to workplace expectations maybe not boilerplate. However it's a reference; we could keep the sentence but maybe drop the link markup? Since we are outputting plain HTML, we could include the text without the link. The bullet "○ UWW Workplace Expectations" is a bullet; we could keep as list item? It's under Workplace Expectations heading maybe. We need to decide sections: About the role (maybe job summary). Responsibilities (teaching & instructional expectations, research, scholarship, service & engagement, workplace expectations). Requirements (maybe required qualifications). Qualifications (maybe preferred qualifications). Skills (knowledge, skills, abilities). Benefits (UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package; also mention benefit brochure). Pay (Compensation: minimum starting annual salary of $68,000). Schedule (maybe teaching load 24 credits per year, office hours etc). But schedule might be covered under responsibilities. However we can create a Schedule section if posting states schedule info: "This position carries a 24-credit annual teaching load". Also office hours etc. So we can include Schedule. We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content. We must not repeat job title as heading. So no
Assistant Professor.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings.
We must remove duplicated lines.
Let's extract substantive content:
- Position Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Special Education - College of Education and professional Studies (2 openings) (but we don't repeat as heading)
- Job Category: Faculty
- Employment Type: Regular
- Job Profile: Assistant Professor
- Job Duties: Attention: The Department of Special Education ... seeks two Assistant Professors.
- Job Summary: The Department of Special Education at UW-Whitewater seeks two dedicated educators, scholars and colleagues to join our faculty. This position carries a 24-credit annual teaching load with an emphasis on high-impact instructional practices, student success, research, and professional service. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in one of the following areas: a) science of reading, structured literacy, and/or dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities OR b) collaboration, co-teaching, and fieldwork coordination as part of the Special Education Programs. The approved standards for promotion and tenure at the time of initial contract are the standards that will be used for promotion and tenure. If there are revisions to department or college standards, a faculty member can request (in writing to the department chair) to have the revised standards applied.
- Teaching & Instructional Expectations: Course Load: Deliver 24 credits of instruction per academic year in Special Education. (UW-Whitewater Teaching Responsibilities and Workload Policy) Office Hours for Students: Maintain at least five office hours for students each week during the academic year (departments and/or colleges may have additional requirements). These office hours for students should be consistent to provide accessible student support and academic advising/mentoring. For faculty who teach a portion or all courses online, the modality of the office hours for students should be proportionate to the modality of the courses taught unless the department or college has additional requirements. Advising/mentoring: Use Navigate for all advising/mentoring notes. Communication: Maintain professional and timely responsiveness to student, colleague, and administrator inquiries via Navigate, Canvas, email and telephone, generally within 24–48 business hours while on contract. When off contract, use the “out of office” feature in Outlook to let individuals know who to contact in your absence. Administrative Compliance: Ensure the punctual submission of course syllabi at the start of each term, ensuring they meet all University and system-wide requirements (UWW Syllabi Reqs). Contribute to curriculum development. Accessibility: Select and develop instructional materials that are Title II (ADA) compliant. All digital course content, textbooks, and media must be accessible to students with disabilities to ensure an equitable learning environment.
- Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity: Maintain an active scholarly agenda that contributes to the field of Special Education. Disseminate research through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or professional exhibitions per department and college standards. Seek opportunities to involve undergraduate or graduate students in research initiatives.
- Service & Engagement: Participate in departmental, college, and university-level meetings and committee work. Participate in professional and public service. Contribute to program assessment and development. Engage in professional outreach and service that aligns with the University Mission Statement and the Wisconsin Idea. Participate in at least one graduation ceremony each academic year.
- Workplace Expectations: Please see the link below regarding the workplace expectations at UW-Whitewater. We believe that by adhering to these expectations, we develop a university community in which all students, staff and faculty feel valued and supported. ○ UWW Workplace Expectations (maybe bullet)
- Department Key Job Responsibilities: Special Education The Special Education Department is the University of Wisconsin System's 2024 Regents Teaching Excellence Programs Award recipient. The Department offers numerous undergraduate options that lead to licensure or certification including cross categorical licensure, special education minors, and a minor to master's program, and a fully online bachelor’s degree which leads to licensure: Special Education Undergraduate Programs. In addition, we offer four emphasis areas for special education master's degrees and eight specialist certificates at the graduate level. All are fully online: Special Education Graduate Programs. The College of Education and Professional Studies licenses more teachers than any program in Wisconsin. The college is committed to the development of professionals who are lifelong learners, creators of knowledge, and leaders of character and integrity. Responding to the changing needs within our global society, our programs prepare professionals to actively engage in an open democratic society inclusive of diverse populations. As a premier center for global learning, the college's focus on depth of learning and academic excellence provides our students with the requisites to be leaders dedicated to change in their communities.
- Compensation: Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting annual salary of $68,000. 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.
- Required Qualifications: Terminal degree (Ph.D., or Ed.D.) in Special Education by the time of appointment. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2027; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.
- Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching, experience with Canvas, and a record of scholarly achievement.
- Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive campus environment. Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.
We also have note about criminal background check etc. That's legal/boilerplate; should be removed. Also EEO statement; remove. Also organization information etc; maybe remove as not required? But it's substantive about university. However the instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; but also says remove boilerplate. The organization info might be considered boilerplate? It's descriptive about the university, not specific to the job. Might be considered boilerplate. I'd lean to remove it to keep focused on job specifics. The campus info also maybe boilerplate. Safer to remove.
Thus we will produce sections:
About the role
with job summary paragraph.
Responsibilities
with subsections? Could combine teaching expectations, research, service, workplace expectations into a - list? But they said use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can list duties as list items. However we also have prose paragraphs. Could do both: a
summarizing then
for specific duties.
We need to preserve all detail; not lose any. So we need to include each bullet point.
Let's extract duties list:
- Deliver 24 credits of instruction per academic year in Special Education.
- Maintain at least five office hours for students each week during the academic year (departments and/or colleges may have additional requirements). Office hours should be consistent to provide accessible student support and academic advising/mentering. For faculty who teach a portion or all courses online, the modality of the office hours for students should be proportionate to the modality of the courses taught unless the department or college has additional requirements.
- Use Navigate for all advising/mentoring notes.
- Maintain professional and timely responsiveness to student, colleague, and administrator inquiries via Navigate, Canvas, email and telephone, generally within 24–48 business hours while on contract. When off contract, use the “out of office” feature in Outlook to let individuals know who to contact in your absence.
- Ensure the punctual submission of course syllabi at the start of each term, ensuring they meet all University and system-wide requirements (UWW Syllabi Reqs).
- Contribute to curriculum development
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can list duties as list items. However we also have prose paragraphs. Could do both: a
summarizing then
- for specific duties.
We need to preserve all detail; not lose any. So we need to include each bullet point.
Let's extract duties list:
- Deliver 24 credits of instruction per academic year in Special Education.
- Maintain at least five office hours for students each week during the academic year (departments and/or colleges may have additional requirements). Office hours should be consistent to provide accessible student support and academic advising/mentering. For faculty who teach a portion or all courses online, the modality of the office hours for students should be proportionate to the modality of the courses taught unless the department or college has additional requirements.
- Use Navigate for all advising/mentoring notes.
- Maintain professional and timely responsiveness to student, colleague, and administrator inquiries via Navigate, Canvas, email and telephone, generally within 24–48 business hours while on contract. When off contract, use the “out of office” feature in Outlook to let individuals know who to contact in your absence.
- Ensure the punctual submission of course syllabi at the start of each term, ensuring they meet all University and system-wide requirements (UWW Syllabi Reqs).
- Contribute to curriculum development