Lecturer

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; On-site; USD 64,800 - 79,200; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Lecturer position to teach CIV ENGR 427, Solid and Hazardous Wastes Engineering, for Fall 2026. The lecturer will deliver classroom, online, and/or lab instruction to undergraduate and graduate students and may supervise a teaching assistant.

The appointment runs Aug 17–Dec 30, 2026 with a starting salary of $72,000, negotiable based on experience. A master’s degree is preferred, and licensure or relevant design experience is required.

Qualifications

• Instruction experience in university settings.
• Curriculum development experience.
• Experience with active and blended learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction for courses.
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to the course of instruction.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for students regarding course content and expectations.
• Supervises a teaching assistant and documents student work for accreditation.

Skills

Instruction experience

Active learning

Blended learning

Learning Management Systems

Education

Master's degree in environmental or civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil3D

SketchUp

Job description

Job Title

Lecturer – CIV ENGR 427, Solid and Hazardous Wastes Engineering

Job Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison seeks a lecturer to provide classroom instruction for undergraduate and graduate students in the Fall2026 semester. The course of instruction is CIVENGR427, which introduces students to basic concepts in designing, evaluating, and operating solid waste storage, collection, and disposal systems; waste reduction, resource recovery, incineration and land disposal methods; hazardous waste engineering; and legal, political, and administrative considerations. The teaching schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00–5:15PM, from September2, 2026 to December9, 2026. The period of employment starts on August17 and ends on December30, 2026.

Key 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 the course of instruction.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for students regarding course content and expectations.
• Supervises a teaching assistant and provides required documentation of student work for accreditation.

Compensation

Starting salary is $72,000, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Professional engineering licensure or a minimum of four years of experience in civil or environmental engineering design.
• Four years of experience with the design of solid and hazardous waste facilities.
• Experience with instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in engineering software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civil3D, and SketchUp.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience designing, implementing, and facilitating active and blended learning techniques.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems.

Education

A master’s degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred.

How to Apply

Applicants should use the internal application portal (Workday) if currently employed at a University of Wisconsin campus. Upload a resume, a cover letter outlining relevant qualifications, and a one‑page teaching philosophy statement. Combine all documents into a single PDF file. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring U.S. employment eligibility by the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. Employment may require a criminal background check.

Contact Information

BarryCrook, Department Administrator – [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.