Instructor Pool - THEATRE

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

Excellent flexible health insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

Competitive retirement system after 5 years

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking individuals for its Instructor Pool in Theatre. The position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses while maintaining up-to-date knowledge in relevant content areas.

Instructors will facilitate various forms of instruction, assess student performance, and contribute to course and curriculum development. Flexible health insurance, paid vacation, and a competitive retirement plan are offered as part of the employment benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department, or significant progress toward a doctorate degree.
• Experience in teaching or clinical experience may be required.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction.
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to the course.
• Serves as point of contact for students about course content.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses

Curriculum development

Student performance assessment

Maintaining currency in content area

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Position Title

Instructor Pool – Theatre

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. The workload may also 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.

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 are highly competitive within local industry and the state and nation

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.