Lecturer - Information Science & Technology

Universities of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

7d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Information Studies (SOIS), at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), invites applications for a Lecturer position in Information Science & Technology. This is a full-time, 9-month, renewable, instructional academic staff position (Teaching Faculty II) based on the main campus for both face-to-face and fully online methods of delivery at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.

This position requires a commitment to excellence in teaching and student success as well as a commitment to continuous growth and professional development to keep abreast of technology, industry, and higher education trends affecting the curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a positive work environment in the school and college and to participate in school and college-wide initiatives and events.

This position offers a competitive salary and full benefits. Optional summer teaching for additional compensation may be available and each three credit summer course is paid at approximately 1/9th of base academic year salary. The standard teaching load will be four classes per semester. This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Information Science/Information Technology/ Computer Information Systems/Computer Science, or a closely related field, from an accredited US institution or international equivalent by the start date of the appointment
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one of the following areas: information security, data science and analytics, AI-related topics (e.g., machine learning applications), networking, web application development (e.g., PHP), UI/UX, databases, information visualization, and/or project management. Other relevant information technology-related areas may also be considered.
• Evidence of university-level teaching experience in Information Science/Information Technology /Computer Information Systems/Computer Science-related programs preferably using a learning management system or industry training experience in areas listed above, preferably at an institution(s) in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of courses in face-to-face and online formats.
• Knowledge and proven experience in more than one of the areas mentioned in the Required Qualifications.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of AI in one or more of the areas of knowledge and expertise listed in the Required Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom and online instruction for assigned courses, including assessment of student performance.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations.
• Develop instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction.
• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques
• Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs
• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

Benefits

• competitive salary
• full benefits
• extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees