Instructor Pool - Institute for Professional Studies in Education (IPSE)

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin – La Crosse is recruiting for an Instructor Pool within IPSE to support program needs. Roles involve teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses face-to-face, hybrid, or online, curriculum development, assessment, and student advising.

Selected candidates will work under the supervision of the department chair, with duties potentially expanded by the chair or dean. This is a fixed-term teaching appointment with multiple modalities and service responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the department, or significant progress toward a doctorate.
• Certification/licensure may be required in rare cases.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom, online, or laboratory instruction and assess student performance.
• Develop instructional design and curriculum relevant to the course of instruction.
• Serve as the primary contact for students regarding course content and expectations.

Skills

Teaching ability

Course delivery

Education

Master’s degree

Progress toward doctorate

Job description

Instructor Pool - Institute for Professional Studies in Education (IPSE)

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Lecturer

The University of Wisconsin – La Crosse maintains an ongoing search for potential instructors to support program needs. Selected candidates from this pool will work under the general supervision of the relevant department chair and be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Instruction will be delivered face‑to‑face, hybrid, or online, and will include curriculum development, assessment of student performance, maintaining records, providing feedback, holding office hours, and advising students or providing other departmental service as required.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom, online, or laboratory instruction and assess student performance.
• Develop instructional design and curriculum relevant to the course of instruction.
• Serve as the primary contact for students regarding course content and expectations.

These responsibilities may be supplemented with additional duties assigned by the chair or dean.

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 relevant experience can be considered appropriate qualifications. Depending on the program, specific certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required.

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.

Benefits

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

• 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 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 prorated based on the appointment percentage.

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.