What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social and Public Service Adjunct Opportunities position at University of Wisconsin-Parkside and Careers?
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Position Title:
Social and Public Service Adjunct OpportunitiesJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
Adjunct InstructorJob Duties:
The University of Wisconsin–Parkside’s Social and Public Service Departments invite applications for temporary/part-time adjunct instructors to teach on an as-needed basis.
This is an open pool requisition. Qualified applicants may be selected from the pool to fill instructional needs as they arise. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Adjunct instructors may be assigned teaching responsibilities in one or more of the following areas, depending on departmental needs:
Criminal Justice
Geography and Anthropology
History
International Studies
Politics, Philosophy, and Law
Sociology
Teacher Education
PACC (Parkside Access to College Credit Program)
Smart City Policy and Civic Partnerships
Master's in Applied Professional Studies
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in the subject area OR
Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in the subject area OR
Master’s degree in another field and relevant professional experience
How to Apply:
To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload the following application materials with your application:
Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position and specifying the teaching area(s) you are applying to (e.g., Criminal Justice, Sociology, History, etc.)
Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
This is an open pool requisition. Qualified applicants may be selected from the pool to fill instructional needs as they arise. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications.
Legal Notices and Important Information
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.
Reasonable Accommodations
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.
Parkside Crime Statistics Report
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here . Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.
Transcript Requirement
Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.