Remote Microsoft Office Instructor Jobs in Wisconsin

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Position Title:
Adjunct Instructor Pool - Online Professional Development for Educators (OPDE)
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Lecturer
Job Duties:
Key Job Responsibilities:

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

• 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

Each department at the University of Wisconsin - Stout can maintain 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 the relevant department chair.
The instructor is responsible for teaching courses as assigned. Teaching involves preparing for and holding classes in the modality assigned, maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students' work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.
Department and/or College Description
The OPDE program is a collaboration between the Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Department and Stout Online at UW-Stout. The OPDE program offers fully online, graduate level professional development courses and certificate programs designed for working adults and educators seeking to advance their careers in areas such as Instructional Design, Mathematics Instruction, and Reading Instruction. Many OPDE courses can be applied towards teaching license renewal or used as electives for UW-Stout degree programs. The OPDE program's curriculum is designed and taught by experienced practitioners and instructors at UW-Stout, and across the country. For a full listing of OPDE courses, please see our website.
UW-Stout's OPDE program is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive online learning environment for all students. Candidates with experience working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals and who can contribute to inclusive and equitable online learning practices are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
Qualifications
Minimal/Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in relevant field of course(s) or Master's Degree in relevant field + 5 years of relevant professional experience

• Professional experience in areas of expertise (Instructional Design, Mathematics Specialist, Reading Teacher, Reading Specialist, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience teaching or facilitating online courses for adult learners

• Proficiency in online learning management systems (Canvas, etc.)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Strong written and interpersonal skills

• Fluency in oral and written English communication

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter*

• Resume/CV

* Please use your cover letter to describe your teaching specialty, relevant areas of expertise, and teaching interests.
Contact for questions:
Kathryn Hamilton, Interim OPDE Coordinator
Email: hamiltonk@uwstout.edu
Phone: (715) 232-2442
Note: The pool of applications is reviewed as opportunities become available throughout the year. This is an open pool for candidates to apply. If the department has an opening and is interested in learning more about your qualifications, you will be contacted. Thank you sincerely for your time.
The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149.
Guidelines to ensure consideration:

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.
Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.
In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information
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.