Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer of Geography and Geology – School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Continuous Recruitment)

About the role

This is a continuous recruitment posting to create a candidate pool for part-time Associate Lecturer, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer positions in Geography and Geology. There may not be an immediate opening in every area. Upon successful application, you will be considered for future part-time opportunities; your application remains on file as a potential candidate. Positions are hired on a per-course basis each semester; teaching one semester does not guarantee assignment the following semester. Teaching load ranges from 1–12 credits per semester. While listed as on-site, partially remote and remote opportunities may be available.

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

Department

The UWSP Department of Geography and Geology is located within the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the College of Letters and Science, the largest college within the University. The Department offers majors in Community Sustainability and Geospatial Science, and minors in GIS and Spatial Analysis, Urban Planning, Environmental Geography, and Earth Science. The Department values quality classroom experiences and emphasizes undergraduate research and community/field experience. For more information, visit www.uwsp.edu/geo.

The Department is also home to the Geographic Information Systems Center and Map Center and the Center for the Small City. Each are publicly facing centers that perform outreach and applied research that assist Wisconsin citizens and communities to confront various types of societal challenges.

• Geographic Information Systems Center and Map Center: www.uwsp.edu/sbss/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences/geographic-information-systems-center/
• Center for the Small City: https://www.uwsp.edu/sbss/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences/center-for-the-small-city/

Compensation & Benefits

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. For details, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide for Short-Term Academic Staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Geography or related field from an accredited college or university
• Experience, interest, and commitment to undergraduate teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Geography
• Previous teaching experience, with a demonstrated ability to teach introductory physical geography and upper-division GIS courses (with expertise in ArcGIS Pro)
• Experience and/or interest in teaching online courses

How to Apply

To ensure consideration, application files must be complete. 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 closes on June 30, 2027 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and remain interested, 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 finalists)

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

Contact Information

Department Chair: Doug Miskowiak, Geography and Geology Chair
Email: dmiskowi@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-4789

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, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
• Employment will require a criminal background check.
• You must supply three (3) professional references, one (1) of which must be a current or former supervisor. (Preference for five (5) professional references, two (2) of which being current or former supervisors.) References will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment.
• Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.