Lecturer in English
Deadline for Applications is 03/02/2020

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 30 credits of college-level courses in specified areas per academic year, participation in department communications, meetings, and assessment projects, and well as college and university meetings, events, and programs as assigned. Perform responsibilities including class preparation and assessment of student learning (including participation in department assessment projects).
• Service to Department, College, and University- Provide service to the department, college, and university as assigned {participate in meetings, programs, and events).

Essential Knowledge, Abilities and competencies

• The hire will be expected to be familiar with online learning management platforms, online grading programs, and appropriate computer technology, including software programs like MS Word. The applicant must be willing to learn potentially new programs, like Canvas and SOLAR.
• The position does not include responsibility for money, university funds, or accounts that hold financial information.
• The position will involve sitting or standing for long periods of time at a desk and doing computer work.

Education, Experience, Training And / or Certifications

Required

• Masters in English or rhetoric and composition (or an equivalent discipline) from an accredited university.
• Strong record of teaching college-level composition courses.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Experience designing assignments to support academically unprepared learners.
• Experience with technology in the classroom; excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated promise as an instructor based on evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Commensurate depending on qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Recent student evaluation
• Graduate school transcripts

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Monday March 2nd, 2020 are ensured full consideration. Position is open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EDI Statement
UW-Parkside is committed to providing an environment in which our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aspire to foster a more equitable and inclusive climate and culture between and among students, faculty, and staff, and to improve justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of campus life. Please visit The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for additional information.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

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Transcripts will be required upon hire.