Instructor Pool - BIOLOGY

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Retirement system vesting

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks instructors for the Instructor Pool - BIOLOGY at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and maintaining the curriculum.

Instructors are responsible for class preparation, evaluation of student work, and holding office hours. Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree or significant progress toward a doctorate. The role offers competitive benefits including flexible health insurance and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field, or significant progress toward a doctorate.
• In rare cases, post-baccalaureate certification or licensure may suffice.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online and laboratory instruction.
• Develops instructional design and curriculum.
• Acts as the point of contact for students.

Education

Master’s Degree or significant progress toward a doctorate

Job description

Position Title: Instructor Pool - BIOLOGY

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Lecturer

Job Duties

Each department at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse maintains an ongoing search to serve as a pool of potential instructors for program needs. If hired from this pool, the instructor will be under the general supervision of the relevant department chair. The instructor is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. In addition to preparing for and holding classes—face‑to‑face, hybrid, and/or online—the instructor maintains currency in the course content area, evaluates students’ work, assesses student outcomes, provides regular and substantive feedback, maintains appropriate records, and holds office hours. In addition, the workload may involve advising students and/or providing other service to the department. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance.
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction.
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students regarding specific course or series content and expectations.

Department

Biology

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department, or significant progress toward a doctorate degree, or, in rare circumstances, post‑baccalaureate certification or licensure, or a baccalaureate plus experience, can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position. Depending on the program, specific certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation for 12‑month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co‑pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in its retirement system which ensures income post‑career.
• Benefits are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.