Instructor Pool- PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION

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Position Title: Instructor Pool- PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION

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 pot ential instructors   for program needs. If hired from this pool, the instructor will be under the general supervision of   the   relevant   department   chair .   The i nstructor   is responsible for   teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. 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,   providing regular and substantive feedback on student work,   maintaining appropriate records, and   holding   office   hours. In addition,   workload   may involve advising students and/or providing other   service   to the department. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.    

POOL SEARCHES MAY NOT BE CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN ACTIVE HIRING. WHEN POSITIONS ARE NEEDED, DEPARTMENTS WILL REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND CONTACT YOU TO CONFIRM CONTINUED INTEREST/SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW .  

  The College of Science & Health (CSH) at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is the university’s largest college, educating more than half of all undergraduates through programs in the natural, physical, computational, mathematical, and health sciences. Instructional Academic Staff play an essential role in delivering high-quality, student-centered teaching that emphasizes applied learning, critical thinking, and community engagement. Faculty and staff teach and mentor students in modern facilities such as the Prairie Springs Science Center and the Health Science Center, which provide  state-of-the-art  instructional labs, specialized research spaces, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. With a strong tradition of innovative curriculum, hands-on laboratory and field experiences, and undergraduate research, CSH fosters student success across disciplines, as reflected in high job placement and graduate/professional school continuation rates. Instructional Academic Staff appointments directly support this mission, making a meaningful and lasting impact on student learning and achievement.   

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.  

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

Department: Public Health and Community Health Education

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 .  

How to Apply: Required application documents:  

Cover letter (that addresses the required qualifications)   

CV  / Resume   Three to five r eference s with   contact information   

Contact Information: Sarah Pember spember@uwlax.edu

Special Notes:

Application deadlines   TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources. 

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials   UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.    CBC & Reference Check Policy   All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)   For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000. 

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS  Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.  Highlights include:  • Paid vacation for 12-month posit

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