Lecturer - College of Arts and Sciences

Universities of Wisconsin • River Falls, WI

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About The Position

The UW-River Falls College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) maintains a pool of qualified candidates from which part-time staff may be drawn to fill vacancies on a temporary basis in various departments and disciplines. Successful applicants become members of a pool of temporary instructional academic staff eligible to teach, based upon the needs of the department, funding and availability of the prospective staff member.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year teaching experience
• Experience in area of expertise
• Master's or terminal degree in related discipline is required
• Applicants are required to provide: Resume (or curriculum vitae)
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
• Employment will require a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Additional qualifications may be required dependent on the department or area
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released.
• UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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