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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a lecturer to provide classroom instruction for undergraduate and graduate students in the Fall 2026 semester.

The course of instruction is CIV ENGR 427, Solid and Hazardous Wastes Engineering. This course introduces students to basic concepts in designing, evaluating, and operating solid wastes storage, collection, and disposal systems; waste reduction, resource recovery, incineration and land disposal methods; hazardous wastes engineering; legal, political, and administrative considerations. In addition to instruction, the candidate is expected to supervise a teaching assistant and provide the department with documentation of student work as needed for accreditation.

The teaching schedule for Fall 2026 is already established and applicants are expected to be present for the scheduled sections on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:15 PM. Fall semester instruction begins on September 2, 2026, and the last day of classes is December 9, 2026. The final exam period is December 11 through December 17, with grades due on December 20, 2026. The period of employment will start on August 17 and end on December 30, 2026.

This position is part-time, 33%.

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction

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

College of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

The starting salary for this position is $72,000, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• Professional engineering licensure or a minimum of four years experience in civil or environmental engineering design
• Four years of experience with design of solid and hazardous waste facilities
• Experience with instruction

• Experience in engineering software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, SketchUp
• Experience in curriculum development
• Experience in designing implementing, and facilitating active and blended learning techniques
• Experience with Learning Management Systems

Master's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Please go to the "Apply Now" area and select your current UW Employment Status. Applicants are required to upload a resume and cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience as it pertains to the required and preferred qualifications outlined in this job posting. Applicants should also submit a one-page statement of their teaching philosophy. All documents should be combined into a single PDF file.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Barry Crook

Department Administrator
barry.crook@wisc.edu

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