Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences/Career and Technical Education

The University of Wisconsin-Stout is seeking an emerging or established scholar with expertise to fill a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Family and Consumer Sciences/Career and Technical Education. The B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences program at UW-Stout was one of the first programs offered at UW-Stout and continues to be one of the signature career and technical education programs at the university within the Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Department.  The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses (face-to-face and online), including teacher preparation, supervision of student teachers, and program assessment of student learning, and potentially graduate courses. The anticipated start date for this position is August 18, 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required 

• Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in Family and Consumer Sciences Education in prek-12 settings.
• Must hold or has held a license in Family and Consumer Sciences Education equivalent to a Wisconsin Tier II License.
• Minimum of one degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE). (Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in FCSE) 
• Ability to travel to schools, conferences, and other events. 
• An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Family and Consumer Sciences, Career and Technical Education, Human and Workforce Development or closely related field by employment start date
  or 
  Master's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Career and Technical Education, Human and Workforce Development or closely related field by employment start date and enrolled in a doctoral program in Family and Consumer Sciences, Career and Technical Education, Human and Workforce Development or closely related field upon time of application, with completion of the terminal degree by the time of tenure consideration.

Highly Desired/Preferred

• An earned Ph.D./Ed.D. or currently enrolled in a post-master's degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences, Career and Technical Education, Education, or a closely related field.
• Experience with post-secondary teaching, teacher education, and/or supervision of student teachers.
• Record of scholarly activity.
• Record of professional service and leadership in education.
• Experience with distance education via different formats (synchronous and/or asynchronous online).

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Teach family and consumer sciences courses, career and technical education courses, and other courses needed by the department, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Supervise family and consumer sciences education student teachers and interns.
• Provide program leadership (curriculum development, student recruitment and retention activities, partner with external stakeholders through mechanisms such as advisory committees, initiate articulation agreements).
• Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff in alignment with UW-Stout's polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, career focused education. Opportunity to advise an active student organization.
• Recruit students for undergraduate and graduate teacher education.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Actively participate and provide service to the department, college, and university (e.g., committees).
• Demonstrate a positive, collaborative, and solution-focused collegial environment for teaching, student-centered learning, and relationships with internal and external constituents. 
• Advise thesis and doctoral dissertations in career and technical education (dependent on qualifications).
• Collaborate with professional family and consumer science professional organizations (e.g., ex officio positions on boards).
• Opportunity to collaborate with UW-Stout Continuing Education and Conferences and WI Department of Public Instruction CTE consultants on the planning and implementation of the Family and consumer Sciences Education Conference held at UW-Stout.
• Collaboration on Health Education clinical experience placement and supervision.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 

The mission of the Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (TLL) Department is to provide exemplary teaching, research, and service to ensure graduates become successful and influential leaders in their chosen professional discipline. To meet this mission, faculty and staff are expected to:

• Foster the development of educational professionals engaged in reflective practice.
• Provide program curricula reflecting diversity, research, theory, and best practice.
• Align program outcomes with federal, state, and national education standards.
• Recruit, support, and retain a diverse faculty and staff who model best practices in professional education.
• Advance educational scholarship and research at the university, local, state, national, and international levels.
• Collaborate with pre-k-12 schools, universities, technical colleges, educational agencies, professional associations, and communities to improve teaching and learning. 
• Engage in leadership and service to the university, local, state, national, and international professional organizations.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, December 8, 2024 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after December 8th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs 

Required application materials: 

1. Cover letter (* See below)
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position
4. Unofficial copies of graduate and undergraduate degree transcripts
5. Copy of current or past teaching license

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900 

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Co-Chair:  Debbie Stanislawski / Matt Simoneau 
Phone: 715.232.3915 / 715.232.1600
Email: stanislawskid@uwstout.edu  / simoneaum@uwstout.edu 

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: Ann Larsen
Phone: 715-232-5632
Email: larsenan@uwstout.edu 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace which recognizes market-leading employers for employee benefits and commitment to supporting children and families.

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf  
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law.  

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.  

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7)

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information 

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW  

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow's leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.  
 
UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

We offer 50+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. As the only laptop+ campus among the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout provides laptops and industry-standard software, open education resources and other technology-driven advantages all included in on-campus undergraduate tuition and fees. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.  

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us 

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community