Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies Lecturer

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

2d • $53,025 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Consumer Science is hiring lecturer positions for the Fall 2026 semester in the Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies (CBMS) undergraduate program. The CBMS program blends marketing, entrepreneurship, merchandising, and product development to enhance consumers’ day-to-day lives. The lecturer will teach one or more sections of CNSR SCI 201: Consumer Insights or related courses. The CNSR SCI 201 course provides students with basic training in quantitative data analysis, with an emphasis on descriptive and inferential statistics with consumer research applications. The open sections of CNSR SCI 201 will be taught in an in-person format. This position is part-time between 33.3% - 50%. The FTE is based on the number of classes taught. This is a terminal position from August 17, 2026 - December 30, 2026. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively within a diverse community
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive work environment
• Industry experience and knowledge of the subject matter
• Basic computer skill proficiency (knowledge of learning management systems e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc)

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of successful teaching experience at the college level

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

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level