Instructor Pool- SOCIOLOGY

Position Profile

The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse is seeking to establish an instructor pool to support program needs. Positions will be filled as needed.

Job Duties

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses
• Prepare for and hold classes (face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online)
• Evaluate students' work
• Audit student outcomes
• Provide regular and substantive feedback on student work
• Maintain appropriate records
• Hold office hours
• May advise students and/or provide other service to the department

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department, or significant progress toward a doctorate degree
• In rare circumstances, post-baccalaureate certification or licensure, or a baccalaureate plus experience can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position
• Specific certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required depending on the program

Key Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses
• Assess student performance
• Develop instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

How to Apply

• Required application documents: Cover Letter (Addressing the Required Qualifications), CV/Resume, and Three to Five References with Contact Information

Contact Information

To apply, email your application materials to tgongaware@uwlax.edu. For further inquiries, contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Application Deadlines

To ensure consideration, priority is given to those candidates who apply by the listed 'First Review Date'. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing may not be revealed except as required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), visit this link or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

Benefits

Highlights include Paid vacation for 12-month positions, Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage, Paid holidays and paid sick days, After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career. Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.