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The Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking enthusiastic and qualified instructors to join our instructional team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy teaching and want to make an impact on students' understanding of psychology.

We are currently seeking candidates to teach General Psychology (PSYCHLGY 1130) on the Platteville campus. General Psychology is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with the language and methods of psychology and to examine factors affecting human behavior, including motivation, development, intelligence, personality, and abnormal behavior. This position requires in-person instruction on the Platteville campus; remote or hybrid teaching arrangements are not available.

In addition to General Psychology, this posting establishes a pool of qualified candidates who may be considered for other instructional needs in the department as they arise. This allows us to match candidates with courses based on expertise, availability, and departmental needs. Course Catalog: https://catalog.uwplatt.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/courses/psychlgy.

This position is not eligible for relocation reimbursement, tenure, or Visa sponsorship. Start dates will vary based on instructional needs.

• Facilitate classroom instruction for one or more undergraduate psychology courses on the Platteville, Wisconsin campus.

• Evaluate and assess student performance.

• Participate in discussions on curriculum improvement and student learning assessment, as needed.

• Attend relevant trainings related to teaching.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology or a closely related field.

• Teaching experience, substantial professional experience, or relevant credentials in psychology.

• Experience or comfort teaching General Psychology content; experience in other psychology areas is a plus.

Application Instructions:

Applications must include:

• Letter of application addressing qualifications and interest in teaching General Psychology and/or other psychology courses.

• Resume/CV.

• List of three (3) professional references (name, contact info, professional relationship to you)

Candidates should indicate their preferred course assignments in their application materials. Applications will remain on file for future instructional needs.

Legal Notices and Important Information:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

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The Universities of Wisconsin 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. . 19.36(7).

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.