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Position Title:
Lecturer - College of Arts and Sciences

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:
Lecturer

Job Duties:

The UW-River Falls College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) maintains a pool of qualified candidates from which part-time staff may be drawn to fill vacancies on a temporary basis in various departments and disciplines. Successful applicants become members of a pool of temporary instructional academic staff eligible to teach, based upon the needs of the department, funding and availability of the prospective staff member.

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

Lecturers may be hired in the following areas:

Art
Biology
Chemistry & Biotechnology
Communication & Media Studies (Communication Studies, Journalism, Marketing Communications)
Computer, Information and Data Sciences
English (English, ESL, TESOL)
History and Philosophy
Mathematics
Modern Language (Spanish, German, Japanese)
Music & Stage and Screen Arts
Physics
Politics, Geography, and International Studies
Psychological Sciences
Sociology, Criminology and Anthropology

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of one year teaching experience
Experience in area of expertise
Additional qualifications may be required dependent on the department or area

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience at the college level

Education:

Master's or terminal degree in related discipline is required

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

Resume (or curriculum vitae)
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned

Contact Information:

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Human Resources

HR@uwrf.edu

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF's Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Reasonable Accommodations

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518.

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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