Lecturer iSchool

Lecturer

Under the general supervision of the Instruction Manager of the Information School (iSchool), teach LIS 464:
Applied Database Design, a 3 credit course at 33.4% time for the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year in a classroom environment. The course enrollment capacity is 90 undergraduate students.

Department:
College of Letters & Science, Information School (iSchool)

Compensation:
The minimum full-time equivalent (FTE) salary is $50,115. This is a part-time position at a 33.4% appointment, resulting in a base total of $8,411.79. Actual pay will be determined by your qualifications, appointment percentage, and prior higher education teaching experience.

Principal duties include:

• Teach up to 90 undergraduate students LIS 464:
  Applied Database Design, part time at 33.4% time from September 2 - December 9, 2026 in a classroom environment at UW-Madison
• Update or prepare a syllabus in consultation with iSchool staff
• Deliver in-person lectures and lead class sessions
• Create or update course materials as needed, in consultation with iSchool staff
• Provide timely feedback and grading of assignments, projects, and assessments
• Support students via synchronous office hours and communications such as email, Teams

Other duties:

• Complete required trainings

Required Qualifications:

• Practical or teaching experience in database design
• Expertise in relational database design
• Hands-on experience with popular database tools
• Strong SQL programming and query skills
• Knowledge of No
  
  SQL databases, including MongoDB
• Understanding of data quality, governance, ethics, and privacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching students with varied technical backgrounds
• Prior teaching experience in higher education

Education:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Information Studies, Data Science, or related field required.

How to Apply:

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-Resume

-Cover Letter

The materials should address your experience relating to the qualifications referenced above. There is only one attachment field; please upload all application materials here. All listed application materials must be submitted for your application to be considered. Please submit only the materials specified; additional materials will not be reviewed.

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