Instructor Pool - COMPUTER SCIENCE & COMPUTER ENGINERING

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement plan vesting after 5 years

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking candidates for its Instructor Pool in Computer Science and Computer Engineering. This position requires a Master’s degree or significant progress towards a doctorate, and focuses on high-quality, student-centered teaching.

Responsibilities include facilitating classroom and online instruction, developing curriculum, and acting as a primary contact for students. Benefits include paid vacation, flexible health insurance and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or significant progress towards a doctorate.
• Possible post-baccalaureate certification or licensure.
• Experience relevant to the teaching position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom and/or online instruction for courses.
• Develops instructional design and curriculum.
• Serves as a point of contact for students regarding course content.

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Significant progress toward a doctorate degree

Post‑baccalaureate certification or licensure

Baccalaureate plus experience

Job description

Overview

Instructor Pool - COMPUTER SCIENCE & COMPUTER ENG/INEERING (Terminal (Fixed Term)) — Academic Staff. The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse maintains an ongoing 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 College of Science & Health (CSH) at UW–La Crosse educates more than half of all undergraduates through programs in the natural, physical, computational, mathematical, and health sciences. Instructional Academic Staff deliver high‑quality, student‑centered teaching with applied learning, critical thinking, and community engagement. UW–La Crosse does not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain work authorization throughout the term.

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 as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Department

Computer Science & Computer Engineering

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.

How To Apply

Required application documents: Cover Letter (that Addresses The Required Qualifications), CV / Resume, Three to five references with contact information. Contact Information: Kenny Hunt, [e-mail]

Special Notes

Application deadlines: TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed First Review Date. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Incomplete and/or late materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality and Compliance

• UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin Open Records Law. The university will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality except as required by law. In some cases, the identities of final candidates and/or the appointed applicant may be revealed upon request.
• All candidates are subject to pre‑employment screening, including background check, work authorization verification, and education verification. References may be asked questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Benefits

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package. Highlights include paid vacation for 12 months, flexible health insurance, paid holidays and sick days, retirement plan vesting after 5 years, and competitive benefits overall. Benefit eligibility is determined at hire and benefits are pro‑rated based on appointment percentage.

Equal Opportunity

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or other protected bases. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.