Instructor Pool - MURPHY LIBRARY

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Murphy Library at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse maintains an instructor pool for potential needs. The instructor will teach one-shot information literacy classes and support information literacy instruction within the library department.

Position is a terminal (fixed term) appointment focused on teaching, under supervision of the chair, with duties including instructional design and collaboration across disciplines. UW-La Crosse emphasizes service and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science or progress toward MLIS.
• Experience teaching information literacy preferred.
• Ability to design instructional materials and curricula.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Information literacy

Teaching

Curriculum design

Education

MLIS or progress toward MLIS

Job description

Position Title:

Instructor Pool - MURPHY LIBRARY

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 chair. The instructor provides a variety of library services to graduate and undergraduates in the areas of teaching, learning, and public services to support creative exploration, intellectual growth, and scholarly pursuits. This position will be focused on teaching one-shot information literacy classes across various disciplines and other projects related to support information literacy instruction within the library department.

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Murphy Library is integral to student success at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The library provides a dynamic and multifaceted learning environment centered on the core principles of service, stewardship, information literacy and equity of access. As a staff member, you will help provide many services and access to information resources that support and promote excellence in academic study and research, success in teaching and learning, and intellectual and cultural exploration. Murphy Library additionally serves the greater community as a regional information center.

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:

• 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
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

Department:

Murphy Library

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a field relevant to the department's needs, usually an MLIS, or substantial progress toward a graduate degree in Library and Information Science. Equivalent qualifications that support effective teaching in the position may also be considered.

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 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.