Instructor Pool - GLOBAL CULTURES AND LANGUAGES

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12-month positions

Excellent flexible health insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

Competitive retirement system

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking instructors for the Global Cultures and Languages department. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, preparing for classes, assessing student work, and holding office hours. Candidates must have a Master's degree or be progressing toward a doctorate to qualify.

Benefits include paid vacation, health insurance, and a retirement system. This position does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a field appropriate to the department, or post-baccalaureate certification.
• In some cases, a baccalaureate plus experience may suffice.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom and online instruction for various courses.
• Develops instructional design and curriculum.
• Acts as an initial point of contact for students regarding course content.

Education

Master’s Degree or significant progress toward a doctorate

Job description

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Position Title: Instructor Pool - GLOBAL CULTURES AND LANGUAGES

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. Workload may also involve advising students and/or providing other service to the department. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

Pool Searches may not currently be engaged in active hiring: When positions are needed, departments will review applications and contact you to confirm continued interest or schedule an interview.

The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) is a vibrant academic community bringing together the strengths of the liberal arts, innovative interdisciplinary programs, and the creative energy of the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The College actively supports the university’s General Education Program and offers a robust number of undergraduate degrees and three graduate programs. As an instructor in CASSH, you will join colleagues who share a deep commitment to student success as we prepare students for both meaningful careers as well as citizenship in 21st‑Century global society.

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.

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: Global Cultures and Languages

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 our 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 and may be 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 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.