Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – College of Letters and Science / School of Humanities and Global Studies / Department of World Languages and Literatures (Continuous Recruitment)

About the Role

UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) accepts applications for this posting to create a pool for future part-time associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer opportunities. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future positions, and your application will remain on file as a potential candidate if or when a need arises. An associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer is hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. Teaching hours will vary with a load ranging between 1-12 credits per semester. While the announcement lists this position as on-site, partially remote and remote opportunities may be available.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Department Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of World Languages and Literatures prides itself on providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a wide range of career paths: language teaching, global education, domestic and international non-profit organizations. The study of world languages prepares students to communicate effectively across cultures, think logically and critically, value diversity and promote global cultural competencies. Graduates engage the world ready to flourish as global citizens, to assume leadership positions, and to exercise professional adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing world.

Compensation

The Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is a part-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), instructional academic staff position. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide for Short-Term Academic Staff.

Required Qualifications

• M.A. in German, Spanish, or related field
• Experience teaching language courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in German, Spanish, or related field
• Experience teaching culture courses either in the target language or in English

Application Materials

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. After applying, the position contact or hiring authority will only be in touch if there is a Lecturer position that needs to be filled. This posting will close on June 30, 2027 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply.

Please include the following documents when applying:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information

For questions pertaining to this position, please contact:
Name: Lindsey Cheever
Email: lcheever@uwsp.edu
Phone: (715) 346 3036

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email UWSP Human Resources:
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606

Additional Information

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). Preference to supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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