"Pool Lecturer - African History (Pool)"

Job Details

Posting Details

Pool Information

Working Title

Pool Lecturer - African History

Position Type

Faculty/Instructional

Division/College

College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities

Description of College/Department/Program/Division/Unit

The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities ( CASSH ) includes departments and programs in the humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies, as well departments in the School of Visual and Performing Arts ( VPA ). CASSH continues the established liberal studies tradition of providing curricula leading to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree.

CASSH is dedicated to providing quality innovative instruction and creative learning experiences which prepares students for future careers and education. More broadly, such learning allows students to continue to develop meaningful, responsible lives. Graduates of the college will have developed the ability to communicate effectively, to think critically, to conduct sound research, to understand complex issues, to use knowledge in all aspects of life, to participate meaningfully as global citizens, and to discover and apply carefully considered values.

CASSH faculty and staff are committed to maintaining academic integrity and high ethical standards. CASSH, through its faculty, students, and curricula, also is dedicated to advancing cultural diversity. Furthermore, by developing partnerships and encouraging professional connections, the college works diligently to establish its membership in the broader community.

The academic community within the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities supports a strong general education program, nurtures exceptional disciplinary programs, and creates innovative interdisciplinary and international programs, which together promote lifelong personal and professional learning for every individual who comes through their programs.

Position Summary

The Department of History at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking a Pool Lecturer to teach courses — in person or online — in the history of Africa, time period open. Courses of interest would include HIS 285 (Survey of Modern Africa) and any of the upper-division courses on African history presently in our catalog, such as HIS 386 (Women and Gender in Africa), HIS 388 (Slavery in Africa and the Atlantic World), HIS 397 (African Nationalism), HIS 398 (Colonial Africa), and others.

Required Qualifications

PhD or other terminal degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean – Required

All persons hired for Academic Instruction will be required to submit all of their official copies of their transcripts to Human Resources upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

(No specific content provided in the posting)

Pay Basis

Academic (9 Mo)

Position Description

(No specific content provided in the posting)

Posting Date

(Not specified in details)

Special Instructions

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

Instructions for Application

At the time of application, for your Reference Contact Information document, please include the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least 3 professional references. All persons hired for Academic Instruction will be required to submit all of their official copies of their transcripts to Human Resources upon hire.

International/Immigration Sponsorships

UW-La Crosse 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 at 608-785-8013.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working conditions/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013.

Civil Rights and Compliance Statement

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring faculty and staff that are qualified and broadly trained. UWL, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is committed to fostering an environment that embraces inclusive excellence and equitable treatment of all parties. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Inclusive excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.

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Position Contact Name

Department Chair

Position Contact Email

history@uwlax.edu

Supplemental Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• (List of questions as in the posting, but since they are questions, represent as a list)
• * The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of finalists must be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
• - I wish for my name to remain confidential until the university is no longer able to do so.
• - I waive my right to keep my name confidential through the application process.
• * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse? (UW-L and UW System institutions pay for some or all of the sponsorship costs. Some candidates may require an H1B or another form of employment sponsorship to work in the US. This question is asked so that if you are the successful candidate, Human Resources can work with your work unit to begin the process of obtaining this visa).
• - Yes, I will require sponsorship prior to employment.
• - Yes, I will require sponsorship for continued employment if hired.
• - No, I do not require sponsorship and am eligible to work in the US.
• * Please provide your most recent employer, supervisor name and contact information, including phone number and email address. (Pursuant to UW System Administrative Policy 1275, UW System requires reference checks related to sexual harassment and sexual violence to be conducted at a minimum with a final candidate’s most recent employer and with all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven years. UW-L will notify you prior to contacting your supervisor).
• (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you currently employed by or have you been employed by a UW System institution or a State of Wisconsin agency during the last seven (7) years? Please answer yes or no. If yes, provide the institution or agency name, your supervisor and contact information, including phone number and email address.
• - Yes
• - No
• * After you retire from a Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employer, you may return to work with a WRS employer as a rehired annuitant, provided certain requirements are met. There are no restrictions on what type of position a rehired annuitant can hold. Under the WRS, there is no limit to how much you may earn as a rehired annuitant. (Learn more: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/life-events/empcha/ra/). Are you currently collecting an annuity from the Wisconsin Retirement System, (WRS)?
• - Yes
• - No
• * Are you an alum of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
• - Yes
• - No
• * Were you ever found to have engaged in any sexual violence or sexual harassment in a previous work assignment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
• - Yes
• - No
• * Are you currently under investigation or have ever left employment during an active investigation in which you were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
• - Yes
• - No
• * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?
• - Yes
• - No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• - Chronicle of Higher Education Web Site
• - Discipline-Specific Publication/Web Site
• - HERC Web Site
• - HigherEdJobs.com Web Site
• - Job Center of Wisconsin Web Site
• - Minority Publication/Web Site
• - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Social Media (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Web Site
• - La Crosse Tribune
• - Personal Referral
• - LinkedIn
• - Indeed
• - WinonaDailyNews.com, LaCrosseTribune.com, ChippewaHerald.com, Journaltimes.com, Kenoshanews.com, Madison.com
• - Department of Workforce Development (WISC)
• - Other
• * Are you currently or have your worked with a pervious UW System Institution and/or State of Wisconsin agency employer in the past seven years? (Pursuant to UW Systems Administrative Policy 1275, A UW System institution may not make an offer of employment to any individual who, within the last 7 years, has held a UW System appointment, unless the institution has reviewed the UW institutional personnel file(s) of the individual.) If yes, by electronically typing your name, you authorize UWL Human Resources to review your personnel file. If No, type NA
• (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy