Instructor Pool- SOCIOLOGY

University of Wisconsin La Crosse; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12-month positions

Excellent flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Vested retirement system after 5 years

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking instructors for its Instructor Pool in Sociology at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Instructors will be responsible for teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, maintaining academic rigor, and providing guidance to students in various formats including face-to-face and online classes.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field or be significantly progressed towards a doctorate. Candidates are expected to deliver quality instruction and contribute to student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or significant progress toward a doctorate.
• Specific certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Significant progress toward a doctorate

Post-baccalaureate certification or licensure

Job description

Position Overview

Position Title: Instructor Pool- SOCIOLOGY

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.

Department

Sociology

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.

How to Apply

Required application documents:

• Cover letter (that addresses the required qualifications)
• CV / Resume
• Three to five references with contact information

Contact Information: Timothy Gong, [e-mail]

Application Deadline and Process

Applications received after the First Review Date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

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 the 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 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 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.