Instructor Pool- RACE, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES

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

Paid holidays and sick days

Vested retirement benefits after 5 years

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking instructors for the Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies programs. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, assessing student performance, and developing instructional materials.

Qualified applicants must possess a Master’s Degree in a relevant field or be significantly progressed toward a doctorate. This position does not offer visa sponsorship, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in an appropriate field.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Evaluate students' work and maintain proper records.
• Develop curriculum relevant to the course.

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Significant progress toward a doctorate degree

Job description

Position Title

Instructor Pool- RACE, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES

College Overview

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 a 21st‑century global society.

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.

Department

Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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.

Hiring and 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.
• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

EEO Statement

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 and 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.