Lecturer of Geography and Geology - School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Position: Lecturer of Geography and Geology - School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Continuous Recruitment)
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Position Title:

Lecturer of Geography and Geology - School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Lecturer

Job Duties:

While there may not be an immediate need for a lecturer in every area, UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time or full-time lecturer opportunities, and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises.

Lecturers are hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for a lecturer will vary with a teaching load ranging between 1-12 credits per semester.

While the announcement lists this position as on-site, partially remote and remote opportunities may be available.

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

Department:

The UWSP Department of Geography and Geology is located within the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the College of Letters and Science, the largest college within the University. The Department offers majors in Community Sustainability and Geospatial Science, and minors in GIS and Spatial Analysis, Urban Planning, Environmental Geography, and Earth Science. The Department values quality classroom experiences and emphasizes undergraduate research and community / field experience.

For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The Department is also home to the Geographic Information Systems Center and Map Center and the Center for the Small City. Each are publicly facing centers that perform outreach and applied research that assist Wisconsin citizens and communities to confront various types of societal challenges. https:///

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum of Master's degree in Geography or related field from an accredited college or university

* Experience, interest, and commitment to undergraduate teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

* Earned Doctorate in Geography

* Previous teaching experience, with a demonstrated ability to teach introductory physical geography and upper-division GIS courses (with expertise in ArcGIS Pro)

* Experience and/or interest in teaching online courses

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

This posting will close on June 30, 2026 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

* Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

* Resume/Curriculum Vitae

* Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

Contact Information:

Name:
Doug Miskowiak, Geography and Geology Chair

Email: dmiskowi

Phone:

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

UWSP Human Resources

Email: human.resources

Phone:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer…