UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MARATHON COUNTY
WAUSAU, WISCONSIN

ENGLISH Lecturer
Full-Time

The University of Wisconsin-Marathon County and the University of Wisconsin Colleges English Department invite applications for a position as full-time lecturer. The UW-Marathon County campus is one of 13 campuses that comprise the UW Colleges, a freshman-sophomore transfer institution within the UW System. UW Colleges offers an excellent liberal arts and pre-professional education for students beginning work toward a bachelor’s degree.

The Campus: UW-Marathon County is located in the vibrant city of Wausau in Central Wisconsin, a city with a lively arts community and abundant recreational opportunities. Its fine schools and healthy mix of industry, agriculture and business have created an outstanding community. Visit: http://www.wausauchamber.com.  The campus has a total student enrollment of 1301 with an FTE of 988. With an emphasis on small classes and individualized student attention, UWMC offers outstanding liberal arts education at the freshman-sophomore level. The campus is located in central Wausau and adjoins a 78-acre forested park near downtown Wausau.

TITLE: English Instructor

APPOINTMENT: Full-time lecturer position for the 2008-2009 academic year. Contract year is August 25, 2008 to May 24, 2009.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in English preferred, Master’s required, with a concentration in American literature and creative writing. A record of successful teaching in composition is highly desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Normal teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Scheduled course load includes Composition II, the American Literature survey (1st half), Creative Writing, Literary Magazine and American Literature (2nd half).

SALARY: Based on education and teaching experience. Summer and Winter sessions may offer additional teaching opportunities for compensation. An outstanding benefits package is included with the appointment.

APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin on Monday, June 23, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

Electronic submission requested.
Submit the following materials to: mthengias@uwc.edu
• Letter of application
• Curriculum vita
• One-page statement of teaching philosophy and professional goals
• Contact information including email addresses for three current references
• Unofficial graduate transcripts

Materials that cannot be sent electronically may be mailed to:
Charlene Schmidt
UW-Marathon County
518 S. 7th Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401

Call 715-261-6221 if there are questions about submitting application.

Employment will require a criminal background check.

UW-Marathon County is an AA/EO employer and encourages women, members of minority groups, and veterans, to apply.