Working title:

PROFESSOR IN CONSUMER SCIENCE

Official title:

PROFESSOR(C20NN) or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(C30NN) or ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Ph.D. in Consumer Science, Family Resource Management, Family/Consumer Economics, or related fields including but not limited to Economics, Sociology, Social Work, Business, or Public Policy. Specialization in area related to family economic wellbeing, consumer issues, resource management, or sustainable consumption issues.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Teaching and research experience in one or more of the following areas: family economic security, family resource management, consumer issues, consumer finance, household economics, sustainable consumption issues, and/or related policy areas. A record of scholarship or demonstrated potential for scholarship suitable for tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Principal duties:

Positions hold 9-month appointments in the Department of Consumer Science, School of Human Ecology.

Successful applicants will be expected to maintain a strong program of research and publication in their field. Responsibilities include contributing to the development and growth of graduate training in Family Economics and Consumer Behavior; undergraduate teaching in Personal Finance and/or Consumer Affairs programs; and outreach initiatives. Potential courses include consumer finance, retirement and estate planning, and others in the Personal Finance program; consumer and the market; family economics; consumer information; sustainability issues in consumption and retailing. One or more of the positions will have responsibility for ongoing oversight of the undergraduate Personal Finance program including accreditation with Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, outreach to the profession, and possible extension of Personal Finance program to graduate level. Depending on interest and expertise, one of the positions may be integrated with UW-Extension and carry formal outreach responsibilities related to family resource management and family economic wellbeing, including providing leadership in developing, implementing and evaluating research-based education programs in these areas. Responsibilities for all positions include teaching undergraduate and graduate students, advising graduate students, participating in faculty governance and administration, and performing university and community service.

Additional Information:

The Department of Consumer Science develops and disseminates information on the ways in which the interactions among consumers, business, and government can enhance the interests and wellbeing of consumers, families, and communities. We focus on various dimensions of wellbeing including economic/financial security, consumer empowerment, health, food security, housing security, sustainability, and the public policy that affects those dimensions of wellbeing. The program is interdisciplinary, and current faculty have degrees in diverse fields including economics, sociology, retailing, social work, and consumer science.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 29, 2007

HOW TO APPLY:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
To ensure full consideration, apply by November 30, 2007. Interviews may begin before the closing date; however, no offers will be extended until after that date. Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are found.

HOW TO APPLY:
Send letter of application, Curriculum Vita, transcripts, names and contact information of three references, and writing sample(s) to Dr. Judi Bartfeld. Letters of application should clearly address applicant's background, qualifications for and interest in the positions, including a discussion of research interests and accomplishments.

Judi Bartfeld
School of Human Ecology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1300 Linden Drive
Madison WI
53706-1524
ph: 608-262-4765
TTY: 608-263-2473
Fax: 608-265-6048
Email: bartfeld@wisc.edu

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #57498 to