Pool Lecturer/Associate Lecturer - Geography & Earth Science (Pool)

Posting Details

Working Title

Pool Lecturer/Associate Lecturer - Geography & Earth Science

Position Type

Faculty/Instructional

Division/College

College of Science and Health

Description of College/Department/Program/Division/Unit

The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge. The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond.

Our vision is to be a premier comprehensive institution, excelling in both undergraduate and graduate education. We will provide academic programs that attract high-achieving students on a regional, national, and international basis. The College will have an outstanding reputation for the quality of its students learning, faculty and staff, state of the art facilities and technology, scholarly achievements, and community and professional service.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of department chair, a person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in the Department of Geography and Earth Science. In addition to preparing for and holding classes [face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online], teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours.

Teaching assignments will be made for one semester and can be renewed depending on program needs.

The Department of Geography and Earth Science is committed to being an inclusive and supportive learning and teaching community and we encourage applicants who enhance our commitment to these goals.

Required Qualifications

Applicant must possess Master’s Degree in Geography or related area [except in rare circumstances where post-baccalaureate certification or licensure or a baccalaureate plus experience can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position].

Applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the course content area, effective oral and written communication, and use of computers for communication and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Use of online course management tools, previous college-level teaching experience.

Pay Basis

Academic (9 Mo)

Position Description

Posting Date

Special Instructions

For your Reference Contact Information document, please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 professional references.

Please contact the Search and Screen Chair if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Per UPS Operational Policy: TC 1, UW System requires reference checks related to sexual harassment and sexual violence to be conducted at a minimum with a final candidate’s most recent employer and with all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years. https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/download/2018-12-10- UPS -OP-TC-1-Recruitment_FNL.pdf

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Position Contact Name

Dr. Cynthia Berlin, Department Chair

Position Contact Email

cberlin@uwlax.edu
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Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents