Social and Public Service Adjunct Opportunities

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The University of Wisconsin–Parkside’s Social and Public Service Departments invite applications for temporary/part-time adjunct instructors to teach on an as-needed basis.

This is an open pool requisition. Qualified applicants may be selected from the pool to fill instructional needs as they arise. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Adjunct instructors may be assigned teaching responsibilities in one or more of the following areas, depending on departmental needs:

• Criminal Justice

• Geography and Anthropology

• History

• International Studies

• Politics, Philosophy, and Law

• Sociology

• Teacher Education

• PACC (Parkside Access to College Credit Program)

• Smart City Policy and Civic Partnerships

• Master's in Applied Professional Studies

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the subject area OR

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in the subject area OR

• Master’s degree in another field and relevant professional experience

How to Apply:
To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload the following application materials with your application:

• Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position and specifying the teaching area(s) you are applying to (e.g., Criminal Justice, Sociology, History, etc.)

• Curriculum Vitae (Resume)

This is an open pool requisition. Qualified applicants may be selected from the pool to fill instructional needs as they arise. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications.

Legal Notices and Important Information 

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.  

Reasonable Accommodations 

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. 

Parkside Crime Statistics Report 

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.  

Transcript Requirement  

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.   

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.