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Instructor Pool - MURPHY LIBRARY

La Crosse, WI

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Position Title: Instructor Pool - MURPHY LIBRARY Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type ... Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open ...

City of Racine, WI

Bookmobile Driver

WI · On-site

$21.51 - $27.65/hr

Public Library - Racine, Wisconsin Opening Date: 08/13/2026 Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Central City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply ...

City of Muskego

Circulation Supervisor

Muskego, WI · On-site

$60K - $78K/yr

Description The Muskego Public Library is seeking applications for a Circulation Supervisor to join our team. This full-time position is open due to a retirement. The Circulation Supervisor directs ...

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Instructor Pool - MURPHY LIBRARY

Wisconsin

La Crosse, WI

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

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:Instructor Pool - MURPHY LIBRARYJob Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:LecturerJob Duties:

Each department at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse maintains an ongoing search to serve as a pool of potential instructors for program needs. If hired from this pool, the instructor will be under the general supervision of chair. The instructor provides a variety of library services to graduate and undergraduates in the areas of teaching, learning, and public services to support creative exploration, intellectual growth, and scholarly pursuits. This position will be focused on teachingone-shotinformation literacy classes across various disciplines and other projects related to support information literacy instruction within the library department.

POOLSEARCHESMAYNOTBECURRENTLYENGAGEDINACTIVEHIRING.WHENPOSITIONSARENEEDED,DEPARTMENTSWILLREVIEWAPPLICATIONSANDCONTACTYOUTOCONFIRMCONTINUEDINTEREST/SCHEDULEANINTERVIEW.

Murphy Library is integral to student success at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The library provides a dynamic and multifaceted learning environment centered on the core principles of service, stewardship, informationliteracyand equity of access. As a staff member, you will help provide many services and access to information resources that support and promote excellence in academic study and research, success in teaching and learning, and intellectual and cultural exploration. Murphy Library additionally serves the greater community as a regional information center.

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.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • 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
  • Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
Department:

Murphy Library

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a field relevant to the department's needs, usually an MLIS, or substantial progress toward a graduate degree in Library and Information Science. Equivalent qualifications that support effective teaching in the position may also be considered.

How to Apply:

Required Documents

Cover letter (that addresses the required qualifications)

CV/ Resume
Three to five references with contact information

Contact Information:

John Jax, jjax@ulax.edu

Special Notes:

Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed 'First Review Date'. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

  • Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

  • Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.

  • Paid holidays and paid sick days.

  • After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.

  • Benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.


Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

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.

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