Pool Lecturer - Department of Educational Studies

pool lecturer - department of educational studies (pool)

working title: pool lecturer - department of educational studies

faculty/instructional

school of education, professional and continuing education

the department of educational studies (des), housed in the school of education, is committed to advancing teaching and learning while preparing teacher leaders for a global society. Des strives to prepare teachers who ground curriculum in the lives of students, embrace multicultural perspectives and uphold inclusive teaching practices, value academically rigorous curricula, and demonstrate culturally sensitive dispositions. Des offers teacher education degrees that result in early childhood – middle childhood (ec‑mc), middle childhood – early adolescence (mc‑ea), and early childhood – adolescence (ec‑a) licensures.

the school of education focuses its programming on ensuring that all teacher candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills, and dispositions consistent with exemplary professional practice. Through partnerships with regional school districts and outstanding veteran educators, the school of education provides teacher candidates with high‑quality experiences in schools as a means to advance the teaching profession. Finally, the school of education and university of wisconsin‑la crosse are committed to inclusive excellence and value diversity in both its faculty and student populations.

under general supervision of the department chair, the person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, preparing for and holding classes (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and/or online), maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The workload may also involve advising students and/or providing other service to the department.

Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

the department of educational studies at the university of wisconsin–la crosse seeks qualified candidates for short‑term instructional positions to teach a variety of courses and supervise clinical and student‑teaching experiences. Courses to be taught could be in one of the following areas: special education; literacy/reading; early childhood; foundations; pedagogy; technology; or content areas.

this position is affiliated with the school of education, professional and continuing education (epc). The dean of the epc will provide feedback regarding hiring and personnel reviews to the department. School of education affiliated faculty are expected to be engaged in service and scholarly activities that inform and enhance the work they do with prospective teachers. Some additional work hours outside the academic school year may be required to align duties with the pk‑12 school year.

Faculty members in this position collaborate with the faculty in epc programs outside of educational studies on advising and curriculum‑related issues.

the minimum requirements are a master’s degree in a teaching‑related discipline (except in rare circumstances where post‑baccalaureate certification, licensure, or a baccalaureate plus experience can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position), three years teaching in pk‑12 schools, evidence of quality teaching, and graduate training and pk‑12 teaching experience in the subject area. All persons hired for academic instruction will be required to submit all of their official copies of transcripts to human resources upon hire.

none specified in posting.

academic (9 mo)

* 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.

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