What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural and Health Sciences Adjunct Opportunities position at UWPKS University of Wisconsin Parkside?
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Natural and Health Sciences Adjunct Opportunities Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Adjunct Instructor Job Duties: The University of Wisconsin–Parkside’s Natural and Health Sciences 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: Biological Sciences Chemistry Environmental Studies Geosciences Health Kinesiology Sport Performance/Management Mathematics Physics Psychology Molecular Biology Education, Experience, Training And/or Certifications Required Qualifications: Master's degree in the subject area OR Bachelor's degree and 18 graduate credits in subject area 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., Psychology, Mathematics, Sport Performance Management, 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. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.
Salary : $66,000