Instructor Pool - BIOLOGY

Position Title: Instructor Pool - BIOLOGY Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Lecturer Job Duties Each department at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse maintains an ongoing search to serve as a pool of potential instructors for program needs. If hired from this pool, the instructor will be under the general supervision of the relevant department chair. The instructor is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. In addition to preparing for and holding classes—face‑to‑face, hybrid, and/or online—the instructor maintains currency in the course content area, evaluates students’ work, assesses student outcomes, provides regular and substantive feedback, maintains appropriate records, and holds office hours. In addition, the workload may involve advising students and/or providing other service to the department. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean. 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 regarding specific course or series content and expectations. Department Biology Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department, or significant progress toward a doctorate degree, or, in rare circumstances, post‑baccalaureate certification or licensure, or a baccalaureate plus experience, can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position. Depending on the program, specific certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required. Benefits 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 its retirement system which ensures income post‑career. Benefits are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation. Equal Opportunity Employer UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr