College Writing Lecturer

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Position Title:

College Writing Lecturer

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Lecturer

Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin–Platteville invites applications for open Lecturer positions in College Writing within the English program in the Humanities department. These positions would primarily support in-person instruction of first-year College Writing courses on the UW-Platteville campus.

We are seeking individuals interested in teaching undergraduate courses as instructional needs arise. Candidates will be considered based on departmental needs and enrollment demands. The ideal instructor is passionate about teaching undergraduate students and interested in interdisciplinary course instruction and design.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Teach first-year College Writing courses.

• Facilitate classroom instruction for one or more undergraduate courses on the Platteville, Wisconsin campus.

• Evaluate and assess student performance.

• Maintain regular office hours and support student success.

• Participate in discussions on curriculum improvement and student learning assessment, as needed.

• Contribute to a collaborative departmental teaching environment.

• Evaluate and assess student performance.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the college level is preferred.

• Strong commitment to undergraduate education and collaboration with students and faculty.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Application Instructions:

Applications must include:

• Current curriculum vitae (CV)

• A brief letter of interest outlining your educational background and teaching experience.

• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed as needed, and materials will be kept on file for future vacancies.

About the Program

For more information about the English program, please visit: https://www.uwplatt.edu/program/english.

Legal Notices and Important Information: 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

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

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.

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