Instructor Pool - SUSTAINABLITY & ENVIROMENTAL STUDIES

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits after 5 years

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is looking for instructors to join their pool for Sustainability & Environmental Studies. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualifications and experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

The role involves facilitating instruction, developing course curricula, and assessing student performance across various formats. The position offers competitive benefits and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or significant progress toward a doctorate.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Experience in instructional design and assessment of student performance.

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.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Education

Master’s Degree or Progress Toward Doctorate

Job description

Instructor Pool - SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Position Title

Instructor Pool - Sustainability & Environmental Studies

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.

Application Considerations

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW‑La Crosse does not offer H‑1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

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.