"Lecturer - Engineering - College of Integrated Studies"

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Position Title: Lecturer - Engineering - College of Integrated Studies

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Lecturer

Job Duties:

ATTENTION:

The College of Integrated Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County seeks an engineering Lecturer for the 2026 fall semester (Instructor, FA050).

These will be part-time, fixed-term appointments. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon the needs of the University, funding, staffing requirements, enrollment, and external forces. For information on fixed-term contracts, please see UW System Admin Policy 1250: Job Security.

Courses that are to be taught will include:

• EGR 105 – Engineering Fundamentals
• EGR 203 – Mechanics of Materials
• EGR 282 – Engineering Economics

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The selected candidate, in addition to teaching responsibilities, will hold appropriate office hours, attend orientation activities, and perform required course administration. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The Department of Integrated Studies is the singular department within the College of Integrated Studies located on the Rock County campus of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in Janesville, Wisconsin. Started in 1966, the campus has approximately 850 students and offers courses in many disciplines including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts. Learn more about UW-Whitewater's Rock County campus here: https://www.uww.edu/rock

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

Department: The College of Integrated Studies

Compensation:

Salary is based on a 9-month full-time (100% FTE) contract of $50,000 dependent on number of courses taught as well as commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. Benefits eligibility will be dependent on course load as well as length of appointment. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• A Master's Degree in a related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD or ABD status, and also to those who demonstrate successful college course teaching experiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Recent student evaluations (if applicable)
• Name and contact information for three professional references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by March 31st, 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.