What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer position at University of Wisconsin Madison?
Assist in teaching one or more courses in English composition and/or literature under the direction of a faculty member. The position will at least one section of freshman composition (English 100, Intro to College Composition, 40%).
Other possible courses:
- English 120, Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature
- English 140, Comm B Topics in English Literature
- English 141, Literature (Varying Topics)
- English 150, Literature & Culture of Asian America
- English 153, Literature and the Environment
- English 156, Literature and Medicine
- English 162, Shakespeare
- English 168, Modern Literature
- English 173, Ethnic and Multicultural Literature
- English 176, Topics in Literature and Film
- English 200, Writing Studio
- English 201, Intermediate Composition
- English 204, Studies in Writing, Rhetoric and Literacy
- English 207, Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction and Poetry Workshop
- English 241, Literature and Culture I: to the 18th Century
- English 242, Literature and Culture II: from the 18th Century to the Present
- English 307, Creative Writing: Fiction and Poetry Workshop
- English 403, Seminar on Tutoring Writing Across the Curriculum
- Writing Center
Duties include the following:
- Hold discussion sections
- Hold office hours
- Class preparation
- Grade assignments and papers
- 75% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
- 15% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
- 10% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
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Preferred
PhD
Masters degree, required
Qualifications:At least one year (preferably two or more) of prior teaching experience at the university level required. Prefer applicants with experience teaching composition at college level.
Work Type:Full or Part Time: 33.4% - 100%
This position will require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Terminal, 9 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Minimum $50,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
There is a possibility this position can be extended in subsequent semesters to teach one or more course(s) listed on this PVL, or similar courses within the department.
How to Apply:Apply for the position at: https://jobs.wisc.edu. Complete the application and upload 1)Resume/CV: 2) Cover letter; 3) Names and contact information for three (3) references.
Contact:Spring Sherrod
sherrod@wisc.edu
608-263-3303
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Lecturer(TL020)
Department(s):A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ENGLISH/ENGLISH
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:302462-AS
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Salary : $42,226 - $50,000
