Instructor Pool - SUSTAINABLITY & ENVIROMENTAL STUDIES

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 for potential teaching assignments. Positions are contingent upon departmental needs and availability.

Job Duties

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing for and holding classes
• Evaluating student work
• Assessing student outcomes
• Maintaining currency in the content area
• Maintaining appropriate records
• Holding office hours
• Providing regular and substantive feedback on student work
• Advising students
• Providing other service to the department

Required Qualifications

• A 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 combination of a baccalaureate and experience
• Specific certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required depending on the program

How to Apply

Required application documents include:

• A cover letter addressing the required qualifications
• A CV/resume
• Three to five references with contact information

Contact Information: Sam Cocks, scocks@uwlax.edu

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.

Special Notes

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials: UWL will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, 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), see this link.

Information about Your Benefits

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. 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. Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 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.