Instructor Pool- ECONOMICS

UWLAC University of Wisconsin La Crosse; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12‑month positions

Excellent health insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is maintaining an ongoing instructor pool for the Economics department to support flexible course needs across undergraduate and graduate programs. Instructors will teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online sections, design curriculum, assess student learning, and provide timely feedback.

The role includes student advising and department service as needed, under department chair supervision.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Economics or related field.
• Significant progress toward a doctorate degree.
• Post-baccalaureate certification or licensure may be considered in some cases.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student advising

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Economics or related field

Progress toward PhD or Doctorate

Tools

Workday

Learning management systems

Job description

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Position Title: Instructor Pool- ECONOMICS 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.

POOLSEARCHESMAYNOTBECURRENTLYENGAGEDINACTIVEHIRING.WHENPOSITIONSARENEEDED,DEPARTMENTSWILLREVIEWAPPLICATIONSANDCONTACTYOUTOCONFIRMCONTINUEDINTEREST/SCHEDULEANINTERVIEW.

The College of Business Administration (CBA) at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse includes six academic departments and the Small Business Development Center. The CBA has over 3,000 students enrolled in one of the eight majors offered. It also offers seven minors andparticipatesin the UW System’s online MBA consortium. Fully accredited by AACSB International, the CBA is recognized for high-quality faculty, staff, programs, and students, andmaintainsstrong regional and global partnerships. A robustAssurance ofLearning program regularly evaluates undergraduate and graduate outcomes, supporting accountability and continuous improvement.

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. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

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: Economics

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.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.

• 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 our retirement system which ensures income post‑career.

Benefits atUWLare 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.

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 UWSystem policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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