Online Instruction Adjunct Opportunities
Position Profile
The University of Wisconsin–Parkside’s Academic College invites applications for temporary/part-time adjunct instructors to teach on an as-needed basis in the Parkside Accelerated Online Learning program.
Courses Offered
Courses offered through this program are taught in an asynchronous, online format during sessions lasting for approximately seven weeks and based on the following schedule:
- Fall term 1: September-October
- Fall term 2: October-December
- Spring term 1: January-March
- Spring term 2: March-May
- Summer term 1: May-July
- Summer term 2: July-August
Job Duties
This is an open pool requisition. Qualified applicants may be selected from the pool to fill instructional needs as they arise. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications.
Adjunct instructors may be assigned teaching responsibilities in one or more of the following areas, depending on program needs:
- Accounting
- Business
- Business statistics
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Geography
- Geosciences
- Human Resources
- International Studies
- Leadership
- Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Sport Management
- Theatre
- Work-based learning
Department Key Job Responsibilities
Academic College
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in the subject area OR
- Bachelor's degree and 18 graduate credits in subject area OR
- Bachelor's degree and relevant professional experience
Ability to teach online courses using a Learning Management System
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to use Canvas LMS
How to Apply
To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload the following application materials with your application:
- Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position and specifying the teaching area(s) you are applying to (e.g., Psychology, Mathematics, Sport Management, etc.)
- Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
Legal Notices and Important Information
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
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Transcript Requirement
Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.
Employment Opportunities
We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.