Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – College of Letters and Science / School of Humanities and Global Studies / Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies (Continuous Recruitment)

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Position Title:

Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – College of Letters and Science / School of Humanities and Global Studies / Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Lecturer

Job Duties:

While there may not be an immediate need for a lecturer in every area, UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer opportunities, and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises. 

An associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer is hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for an associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer will vary with a teaching load ranging between 1-12 credits per semester.

While the announcement lists this position as on-site, partially remote and remote opportunities may be available.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

Department:

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies prides itself with providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a wide range of career paths: law, higher education leadership, environmental advocacy, human services, and ministry, to name just a few. The study of philosophy and religion equips students to think logically and critically, deal with ethical questions and communicate effectively across cultural, religious, and ideological divides. Graduates engage the world ready to flourish as global citizens, to assume leadership positions, and to exercise professional adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing world.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is a part-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), instructional academic staff position.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide for Short-Term Academic Staff.

Required Qualifications:

• M.A. in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or related field

• Experience teaching introductory courses typically offered as part of the general education program and relevant to a department such as Philosophy and Religious Studies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or related field

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments (noted below). After applying, the position contact or hiring authority will only be in touch if there is a Lecturer position that needs to be filled.

This posting will close on June 30, 2027 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply.

Please include the following documents when applying:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information:

For questions pertaining to this position, please contact:

Name: Lindsey Cheever

Email: lcheever@uwsp.edu

Phone: (715) 346 303