Instructor Pool - DANCE

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Retirement system vesting after 5 years

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking candidates for an Instructor Pool in Dance, responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. This role involves developing curriculum, facilitating instruction, and evaluating student performance.

A Master's Degree in a relevant field is required, or significant progress toward a doctorate. Competitive benefits include paid vacations and health insurance. The role is on-site and located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field or significant progress toward a doctorate.
• Certification or licensure may be required depending on the program.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction.
• Develops instructional design and curriculum.
• Acts as a point of contact for students related to course content.

Education

Master’s Degree

Post-baccalaureate certification or licensure

Baccalaureate plus experience

Job description

Position Title

Instructor Pool - DANCE

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), teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. In addition, 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 as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Department

Theatre & Dance

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 the retirement system which ensures income post‑career.
• Benefits are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro‑rated based on the appointment percentage.

Work Authorization

UW‑La Crosse does not offer H‑1B or other work‑authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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.