Instructor Pool - HISTORY

UWLAC University of Wisconsin La Crosse; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

Excellent flexible health insurance

Paid holidays and paid sick days.

Retirement after 5 years of employment

Competitive benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is maintaining a pool of potential instructors for History courses across undergraduate and graduate levels. Instructors may teach in person, hybrid, or online formats, with responsibilities including class preparation, delivery, assessment, and providing feedback to students.

The position emphasizes ongoing engagement with curriculum and student outcomes, under department supervision.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or significant progress toward a doctorate; other certifications/licensure may be considered.
• Ability to design/align instructional materials and assessments to meet course outcomes.
• Experience in advising students and contributing to departmental service is valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in History.
• Prepare, deliver and assess instruction across in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Provide regular feedback, maintain records, and support student success.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Master’s Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department

Progress toward a doctorate or equivalent

Job description

Instructor Pool - HISTORY

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

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-LaCrosse 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.

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.

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. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application 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.

Contact Information

Victor Macias‑Gonzalez [e-mail]

Information about your 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UWL 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. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in‑state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose‑driven, people‑focused, and committed to stewardship.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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.