Arts & Theatre Adjunct Opportunities

University of Wisconsin-Parkside; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional university in Wisconsin is seeking temporary part-time Adjunct Instructors for the Arts and Humanities Departments. Qualified applicants will teach courses in subjects such as Art, English, Music, and more, based on departmental needs and course availability. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the subject area or a Bachelor’s degree with significant graduate coursework. The position offers a flexible teaching schedule and an opportunity to contribute to a student-centric learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with sufficient graduate credits required.
• Strong subject matter knowledge expected.
• Prior teaching experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach in one or more subject areas based on departmental needs.
• Participate in course planning and curriculum development.
• Engage with students to enhance their learning experience.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of subject area

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in the subject area

Bachelor’s degree with 18 graduate credits

Job description

## ***Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Arts and Humanities Adjunct Opportunities## **Job Category:**Academic Staff## **Employment Type:**Terminal (Fixed Term)## **Job Profile:**Adjunct Instructor## **Job Duties:**The University of Wisconsin–Parkside’s Arts and Humanities Departments invite applications for temporary/part-time adjunct instructors to teach on an as-needed basis.This is an open pool requisition. Qualified applicants may be selected from the pool to fill instructional needs as they arise. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications## **Key Job Responsibilities:**Adjunct instructors may be assigned teaching responsibilities in one or more of the following areas, depending on departmental needs:* Art* Communication* English* Graphic Design* Liberal Studies* Music* Spanish* Theatre Arts## **Required Qualifications:*** Master’s degree in the subject area **OR*** Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in the subject area## **How to Apply:**To apply, click the **Apply** button at the top of this page. Please upload the following application materials with your application:* **Cover Letter** outlining your qualifications for the position and specifying the teaching area(s) you are applying to (e.g., Art, Liberal Studies, Music etc.)* **Curriculum Vitae (Resume)**This is an open pool requisition. Qualified applicants may be selected from the pool to fill instructional needs as they arise. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications.## **Legal Notices and Important Information**Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.## **Reasonable Accommodations**It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.## **Parkside Crime Statistics Report**In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at [phone] for a paper copy of the annual report.## **Transcript Requirement**Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. **EEO Statement** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.and one-on-one faculty attention have been our hallmark, and continue to be part of an experience that brightens futures. Our student-centric approach means students are never taught by assistants, don't get lost in a crowd, and do get to work side-by-side with faculty dedicated to their success.to our students that's unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one's future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals.Parkside students receive a**strong return on their investment**. We empower our graduates and certificate recipients with the knowledge and practical skills vital to achieving personal and professional success in the changing local and global communities in which they live and work. And our ever-growing academic reputation, regional status, and location along the**Milwaukee-Chicago corridor**provides students with access to the region’s top employers.set on 700 acres of natural Wisconsin prairie and woodland, you’ll find energetic students making the most of their higher-education experience. With open spaces like our on-campus disc golf course, a diverse variety of student organizations, and our position as a regional center for the performing arts, Parkside is a community that's easy to call home.