Lecturer in the iSchool

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; On-site; USD 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a lecturer for the 2026-27 spring semester to teach LIS 407, LIS 472, LIS 635, and LIS 678. This fixed-term, part-time lecturer role involves delivering in-person classes, preparing syllabi with iSchool staff, and providing timely feedback to students.

An initial TA support of 20 hours weekly is available, with classes in Madison. The appointment runs December 31, 2026 to May 16, 2027, with specific times and cohorts described for each course.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience in LIS courses and classroom delivery.
• Ability to develop and update course syllabi with iSchool staff.
• Knowledge of teaching methods for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience delivering instruction in a classroom, online or hybrid setting.

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
• Update or prepare a syllabus in consultation with iSchool staff
• Deliver in-person lectures and lead class sessions
• Create or update course materials as needed, in consultation with iSchool staff
• Provide timely feedback and grading of assignments, projects, and assessments
• One Teaching Assistant will provide 20 hours per week of support
• Support students via synchronous office hours and communications such as email and/or Teams

Skills

Data storytelling with visualization

Web development

Reference services

Preservation & conservation

Education

Master's degree in Library & Information Studies

Job description

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Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Lecturer

Job Summary: Teach one or more of the following courses in a classroom environment in the 2026-27 spring semester.

LIS 407 Data Storytelling with Visualization

LIS 472 Introduction to Web Development

LIS 635 Reference and Information Service

LIS 678 Preservation & Conservation of Library and Archives Materials

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:

Information School - College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence

Compensation:

The minimum full-time equivalent (FTE) salary is $50,115. This is a part-time position at a 33.4% appointment, resulting in a base total of $8,411.79. Actual pay will be determined by your qualifications, appointment percentage, and prior higher education teaching experience.

Principal duties

LIS 407 Data Storytelling with Visualization

• Teach up to 120 undergraduate students


• LIS 407: Data Storytelling with Visualization; part time at 33.4% time from December 31, 2026 - May 16, 2027 in a classroom environment at UW-Madison


• Teach in-person classes January 19, 2027 through April 30, 2027 each Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00am-12:15pm


• Update or prepare a syllabus in consultation with iSchool staff


• Deliver in-person lectures and lead class sessions


• Create or update course materials as needed, in consultation with iSchool staff


• Provide timely feedback and grading of assignments, projects, and assessments


• One Teaching Assistant will provide 20 hours per week of support


• Support students via synchronous office hours and communications such as email and/or Teams

LIS 472 Introduction to Web Development

• Teach up to 40 undergraduate students


• LIS 472: Introduction to Web Development; part time at 33.4% time from December 31, 2026 - May 16, 2027 in a classroom environment at UW-Madison


• Teach in-person classes January 19, 2027 through April 30, 2027 each Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-5:15pm


• Update or prepare a syllabus in consultation with iSchool staff


• Deliver in-person lectures and lead class sessions


• Create or update course materials as needed, in consultation with iSchool staff


• Provide timely feedback and grading of assignments, projects, and assessments


• Support students via synchronous office hours and communications such as email and/or Teams

LIS 635 Reference and Information Service

• Teach up to 30 students


• LIS 635: Reference and Information Service; part time at 33.4% time from December 31, 2026 - May 16, 2027 in a classroom environment at UW-Madison.


• Teach in-person classes January 19, 2027 through April 30, 2027 each Wednesday from 11:45am-2:15pm


• Update or prepare a syllabus in consultation with iSchool staff


• Deliver in-person lectures and lead class sessions


• Create or update course materials as needed, in consultation with iSchool staff


• Provide timely feedback and grading of assignments, projects, and assessments


• Support students via synchronous office hours and communications such as email and/or Teams

LIS 678 Preservation & Conservation of Library and Archives Materials

• Teach up to 25 graduate students


• LIS 678: Preservation & Conservation of Library and Archives Materials; part time at 33.4% time from December 31, 2026-May 16, 2027 in a classroom environment at UW-Madison


• Teach in-person classes January 19, 2027 through April 30, 2027 each Friday from 9:00 - 11:30am.


• Update or prepare a syllabus in consultation with iSchool staff


• Deliver in-person lectures and lead class sessions


• Create or update course materials as needed, in consultation with iSchool staff


• Provide timely feedback and grading of assignments, projects, and assessments


• Support students via synchronous office hours and communications such as email and/or Teams

Required Qualifications:

• LIS 407 Data Storytelling with Visualization Practical or teaching experience in Data Storytelling with Visualization


• LIS 407 Data Storytelling with Visualization Knowledge of data visualization including how and why visualization can be an effective tool for summarizing, analyzing and communicating about data


• LIS 407 Data Storytelling with Visualization Can communicate the limitations and challenges in using data visualizations, including misrepresentation and bias


• LIS 407 Data Storytelling with Visualization Demonstrates appropriate types of visualization(s) based on source data, audience, and goals


• LIS 407 Data Storytelling with Visualization Hands-on experience with popular visualization software platforms to develop visualizations and presentations


• LIS 472 Introduction to Web Development Practical or teaching experience in Web Development, focusing on JavaScript


• LIS 472 Introduction to Web Development Experienced with programming fundamentals to support core web concepts, application development essentials, and content management systems


• LIS 472 Introduction to Web Development Understanding of web best practices - such as accessibility, design, and critical thinking about relevant ethics and organization


• LIS 472 Introduction to Web Development Skills to design and implement websites using popular scripting languages and frameworks, one or more content management systems (CMSs), and related tools


• LIS 635 Reference and Information Service Practical experience in providing reference services in a library, archive or other information agency


• LIS 635 Reference and Information Service Knowledge of tools, skills, and trends in the provision of reference and information services including specialized services to particular communities


• LIS 635 Reference and Information Service Advanced knowledge/training in preservation best practices and workflows


• LIS 635 Reference and Information Service Professional experience in libraries, archives, or heritage institutions


• LIS 635 Reference and Information Service Demonstrated application of preservation or conservation techniques/methods to library and archives materials


• LIS 678 Preservation & Conservation of Library and Archives Materials Experience working with analog and digital formats (including paper-based materials, film, video, audio, e-records, etc.)


• LIS 678 Preservation & Conservation of Library and Archives Materials Advanced knowledge/training in preservation best practices and workflows


• LIS 678 Preservation & Conservation of Library and Archives Materials Professional experience in libraries, archives, or heritage institutions


• LIS 678 Preservation & Conservation of Library and Archives Materials Demonstrated application of preservation or conservation techniques/methods to library and archives materials

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior teaching experience in higher education LIS 407 & LIS 472 Experience teaching students with varied technical backgrounds LIS 407 & LIS 472

Education:

Minimum of a Master's degree in Library and Information Studies or closely related field required.

Contact Information

Steve Sylte [e-mail]

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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