Lecturer in the iSchool

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Information School (iSchool), teach the following course in a classroom format for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

• LIS 640 Topics in Information Science: Services to Diverse Populations in Morgridge Hall B2556 on Fridays 1:20 - 3:50pm.

This position is part-time, 33.4%

• Facilitates classroom 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

The Information School (iSchool)

Minimum academic salary: $50,113 at 33.4% time for a total of $8,411.

• Significant experience serving diverse populations in a Library or Information setting.

• Knowledge of such topics as equity of access, cultural competence, and community engagement.

• Experience teaching graduate students.

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Library and Information Studies or related field.

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. You will be asked to upload a curriculum vitae or resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Your cover letter and CV/resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities reflect your ability to teach the course. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and CV/resume will not be considered.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews following the application deadline. Second interviews may be needed, but will be determined at a later date. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

Questions about the course(s) may be directed to Steve Sylte, ssylte@wisc.edu.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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