TEACHING PROFESSOR (Assistant or Associate)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Deadline: 28 Apr 2024

Position Information
Posting Details


Official Job Title TEACHING PROFESSOR (Assistant or Associate)
Working Title: Academic Program Director
Position Number 02153409
Division Academic Affairs
Department B057700 HONORS COLLEGE
Position Type Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable
Pay Basis Academic
Salary Grade Cat B
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Faculty & Instructional
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
UWM has received the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, making UWM one of a limited number of institutions to have both Carnegie R1 and Community Engagement classifications. UWM’s unique dual mission of research and access makes it a driving force in the economy of the region and the state. Two-fifths of our students are the first in their families to attend college. One-third are Pell eligible, and one-quarter are from historically underrepresented minority groups. UWM was recognized in 2022-23 as a Top 10 Military Friendly school by VIQTORY and a Top 40 LGBTQ+ Friendly school by Campus Pride Index. UWM has partnered with other educational institutions to improve the success of all students. A leader in workforce development, UWM co-founded the Higher Education Regional Alliance in 2019 to help build Southeastern Wisconsin’s talent pipeline. The alliance includes 18 colleges and universities, as well as community and economic development partners. In 2021, UWM helped launch the Milwaukee Anchor Collaborative, a group of health care and educational institutions committed to diversifying their workforces and hiring from Milwaukee’s poorest neighborhoods.
A site of undergraduate excellence, the Honors College at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee promotes both a caring community and academic achievement with a particular emphasis on scholarly inquiry; critical thinking; effective reading, writing, and speaking; and individualized achievement.
Students from all majors have the opportunity to enrich their academic experience by integrating Honors courses into their existing degree plans. Honors seminars are offered in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, culminating in an Honors College degree–the highest undergraduate degree available at UWM.
Job Summary
Honors Teaching Professors demonstrate excellent teaching in Honors and across the campus; participate in GER assessment and student success initiatives in the College; participate in either College or campus faculty development, or both; are responsible for individual creation and delivery as instructor of record courses for the Honors College; and have an active scholarly, creative, or community outreach practice.
This position combines a 3:3 teaching load with additional duties as the Honors College Writing Specialist, offering:
  • One-on-one writing support for Honors College students
  • Regular writing workshops for Honors College students
  • Planning and participating in Honors College pedagogy working groups
  • Planning and facilitating an annual Honors College writing contest


Duties include curriculum development and oversight; student organization supervision and advisement; experiential-learning projects; and other duties regularly assigned that include “teaching, academic program development and administration, and/or service activities.”
Minimum Qualifications
  • MA in English or writing studies or related field
  • Experience in college-level writing instruction and tutoring
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in English, composition or writing studies or related field
  • Demonstrated experiences in advancing the success of those who have been historically underrepresented in the academy, and particularly in honors programs, including first time in college (FTIC) and Pell-eligible students
Target Salary Range $45,000 - $53,000
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Application Instructions
Completed application materials must include:
  • A cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and in meeting the position requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A page listing the names and contact information (phone number and email) for at least three professional references


We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Application Deadline 04/28/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Zoe Carballido
Contact Phone 414-251-9294
Contact Email [email protected]
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Academic/Faculty Affairs, Faculty/Instruction - Humanities

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