Lecturer – College of Fine Arts & Communication (Continuous Recruitment)

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for a Lecturer in the College of Fine Arts & Communication. This continuous recruitment pool creates opportunities for part-time or full-time lecturer appointments when needs arise.

Lecturers are hired per-course each semester; teaching hours vary with a load of 1-12 credits per term, and being in the pool does not guarantee subsequent assignments. The department covers Music Theatre, Dance, Studio Art, Art History and more.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in appropriate discipline.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

Education

Master’s degree in appropriate discipline

Job description

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Position Title: Lecturer – College of Fine Arts & Communication (Continuous Recruitment) Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Lecturer

Job Duties

While there may not be an immediate need for a lecturer in every area, UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part‑time or full‑time lecturer opportunities, and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises.

Discipline areas include

• Music Theater
• Dance
• Studio Art
• Art History
• Graphic Design
• Interior Architecture
• Media Studies
• Professional Communication

Lecturers are hired on a per‑course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for a lecturer will vary with a teaching load ranging between 1-12 credits per semester.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

Department

College of Fine Arts & Communication (COFAC) consists of three units that include both liberal arts and professional degree programs: The School of Design & Communication (Art/Art History, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Media Studies, Pre-Art Therapy, and Professional Communication); The School of Performing Arts including the Department of Music (Jazz Studies, Music Education, Music Performance) and the Department of Theatre & Dance (Acting, Arts Management, Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre, and Theatre Design and Technology); and the Suzuki Programs (The Aber Suzuki Center and the American Suzuki Institute) with approximately seventy faculty and staff, and twenty + degree programs, minors and certificates. UW-Stevens Point has a long history of distinguished programs in the arts and communication fields and is the only institution in the state in which all fine and performing arts programs are nationally accredited: Art & Design (NASAD and CIDA), Dance (NASD), Music (NASM), and Theatre (NAST). The college provides between 350-400 educational and cultural events for the campus and a broader community each year and is an active community partner.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in appropriate discipline

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affiantive Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. 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.