Instructor Pool- COMMUNICATION STUDIES

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12-month positions

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

Retirement system after five years

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking candidates for an Instructor Pool in Communication Studies. The position includes teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, with responsibilities such as preparing and maintaining course content, evaluating student performance, and providing feedback.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field or significant progress toward a doctorate. This role offers excellent flexible health insurance and a retirement system after five years of employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or significant progress toward a doctorate in appropriate field.
• Post‑baccalaureate certification or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Evaluate student work and assess outcomes.
• Develop instructional design and curriculum.

Education

Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the department

Job description

Department

Communication Studies

Position Title

Instructor Pool – Communication Studies

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, including preparing for and holding classes (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and/or online). Teaching also involves maintaining currency in the content area, evaluating student work, assessing outcomes, providing substantive feedback, maintaining records, and holding office hours. Additional duties may include advising students or other service to the department, and any assignments from the chair or dean.

Key Job Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the department or significant progress toward a doctorate; or, in rare circumstances, post‑baccalaureate certification, licensure, or a bachelor’s plus experience, as appropriate. Specific certification, licensure, or clinical experience may be required depending on the program.

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 five years of employment, vested in the retirement system for income post‑career
• Competitive benefits above local industry and statewide standards

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 basis 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 we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.