What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer position at UW-Madison College of Letters & Science?
Job Summary:
The Department of Psychology seeks an experienced, dynamic and engaging individual with a commitment to teaching as a profession for a full-time, 9-month lecturer position. While this is not a tenure track position, it is a renewable position, pending satisfactory progress. We have a strong history of supporting successful instructors in our Department, many of whom have committed to a career in teaching with us for 15 years or more. Salary is commensurate with experience, but those with experience teaching post Ph.D. can expect a minimum salary of $60,000/academic year and full benefits.
The successful candidate will provide instruction to our vibrant undergraduate population. While engaging in research is not an expectation of this position, the ideal candidate should have a strong research background, with experience teaching at multiple levels in the undergraduate curriculum, with the flexibility to teach classes at the Foundation level (e.g. Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods). A full-time teaching load is three courses per semester, with Teaching Assistant support.
The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the Psychology Department, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.
Responsibilities: Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
PhD or other terminal degree in Psychology or related field.
Qualifications:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $59,238 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending On Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $60,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The salary will be paid out over 9 months. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as sick leave; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits. Employees have the option to continue benefits for the full calendar year.
Additional Information:
Preference for a Fall 2025 start date.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferrable to this role. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and resume will not be considered.
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.
For questions on the position, contact Maria Hartwig, mhartwig2@wisc.edu
Contact:
Maria Hartwig
mhartwig2@wisc.edu
608-890-3726
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Lecturer(TL020)
Department(s):
A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
313131-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
The Department of Psychology seeks an experienced, dynamic and engaging individual with a commitment to teaching as a profession for a full-time, 9-month lecturer position. While this is not a tenure track position, it is a renewable position, pending satisfactory progress. We have a strong history of supporting successful instructors in our Department, many of whom have committed to a career in teaching with us for 15 years or more. Salary is commensurate with experience, but those with experience teaching post Ph.D. can expect a minimum salary of $60,000/academic year and full benefits.
The successful candidate will provide instruction to our vibrant undergraduate population. While engaging in research is not an expectation of this position, the ideal candidate should have a strong research background, with experience teaching at multiple levels in the undergraduate curriculum, with the flexibility to teach classes at the Foundation level (e.g. Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods). A full-time teaching load is three courses per semester, with Teaching Assistant support.
The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the Psychology Department, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.
Responsibilities: Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.
- 80% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
- 10% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
- 5% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
- 5% Service to the department as needed.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
PhD or other terminal degree in Psychology or related field.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated competence in teaching
- Possess current knowledge and background in Psychology
- Ability to respond to the needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds and learning styles
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive environment
- Experience and expertise in student assessment
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $59,238 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending On Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $60,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The salary will be paid out over 9 months. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as sick leave; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits. Employees have the option to continue benefits for the full calendar year.
Additional Information:
Preference for a Fall 2025 start date.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferrable to this role. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and resume will not be considered.
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.
For questions on the position, contact Maria Hartwig, mhartwig2@wisc.edu
Contact:
Maria Hartwig
mhartwig2@wisc.edu
608-890-3726
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Lecturer(TL020)
Department(s):
A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
313131-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Salary : $59,238 - $60,000
