Instructor Pool - PHYSICS

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12-month positions

Flexible health insurance with low co-pays

Paid holidays and sick days

Retirement system vesting after 5 years

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse seeks to establish a pool of potential instructors for undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Physics. Instructors will be supervised by the relevant department chair and are expected to prepare and hold classes, evaluate student performance, and provide feedback. The position emphasizes maintaining a current understanding of course content and may include additional responsibilities such as student advising.

Qualified candidates should hold a Master’s Degree or significant progress toward a doctorate. The position offers benefits like paid vacation, flexible health insurance, and retirement options after five years of employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or significant progress toward a doctorate.
• Post-baccalaureate certification or licensure in rare circumstances.
• Experience in a relevant teaching area may be required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction for courses.
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to the course.
• Serves as an initial contact for students regarding courses.

Education

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

Job description

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Position Title

Instructor Pool - PHYSICS

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. 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.

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.

Work Authorization

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

• 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.

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.