About the role
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Lecturer
Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Instruction Manager of the Information School (iSchool), teach LIS 629 Multicultural Literature and Resources for Children and Youth, a 3 credit course at 33.4% time for the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year in an asynchronous online environment. The course enrollment capacity is 30 undergraduate students.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
- Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
- Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
Department:
- College of Letters & Science, Information School (iSchool)
Required Qualifications:
- Teach up to 30 graduate students LIS 629: Multicultural Literature and Resources for Children and Youth, part time at 33.4% time from September 2 - December 17, 2026 in an asynchronous online environment.
- Update or prepare a syllabus in consultation with iSchool staff
- Create asynchronous video lectures and other online instruction
- Create or update course materials as needed, in consultation with iSchool staff
- Provide timely feedback and grading of assignments, projects, and assessments
- Support students via synchronous office hours and communications such as email
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching at the graduate level
- Prior teaching experience in online formats
Education:
- Minimum of a Master's degree in Information Studies or related field required.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this recruitment, you must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
The materials should address your experience relating to the qualifications referenced above.
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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