Lecturer of Geography and Geology – School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Continuous Recruitment)
Position Details
The position is open for both part-time and full-time lecturer opportunities.
Job Duties
Lecturers are hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for a lecturer will vary with a teaching 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.
Key Job Responsibilities
- 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
- Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
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.
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