Instructor Pool- GRADUATE AND EXTENDED LEARNING

UWLAC University of Wisconsin La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse seeks to fill an Instructor Pool in Graduate and Extended Learning. The role involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses across modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online) with ongoing currency in content, assessing student outcomes, and providing regular feedback.

Departments may review applications and schedule interviews as needs arise. Qualified candidates will typically hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, with progress toward a doctorate

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department or significant progress toward a doctorate.
• Depending on the program, specific certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required.

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.

Education

Master’s Degree

Doctoral study in progress

Post-baccalaureate certification or licensure

Job description

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Position Title: Instructor Pool- GRADUATE AND EXTENDED LEARNING

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Lecturer

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.

POOL SEARCHES MAY NOT BE CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN ACTIVE HIRING. WHEN POSITIONS ARE NEEDED, DEPARTMENTS WILL REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND CONTACT YOU TO CONFIRM CONTINUED INTEREST/SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW.

Graduate & Extended Learning expands UWL's role in serving Wisconsin, through our work with youth and with our adult, professional, and continuing education programs. Our office is very collaborative, and our work provides the chance to interact with a diverse group of individuals. Our partners include colleagues on and off campus, instructors, and students - ranging from middle schoolers who are just learning what college is all about - to adults who seek to move forward in their careers. We play a key role in UWL's commitment to community engagement and workforce development.

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: Graduate and Extended Learning

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.

Information About Your Benefits

• 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 at UWL 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.

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.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students.

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