Lecturer
 University of Wisconsin - Stout | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Menomonie | |
 Oct 23, 2025 | |
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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Job Category: Employment Type: Job Profile: Job Duties: The School of Art & Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, invites applications for a Lecturer in Digital Design Foundations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, NASAD-accredited institution and shape the next generation of digital design professionals in a vibrant and collaborative academic environment. This is a 9-month academic year instructional staff position, with full benefits and intent to renew for future years at 75% or greater employment. This position will commence in August 2026. The range of courses taught includes studio-based digital tools courses (Adobe Creative Suite) as well as visual communication design and portfolio building courses. These courses serve undergraduate students in various design disciplines, including graphic design and interactive media, industrial and product design, interior design, game design, and animation. The three primary areas of teaching for this position include:
These courses are fully enrolled and scheduled every semester. Syllabus, typical projects, office space, laptop computer, class resources and mentorship from area faculty are available to support the instructor. Course delivery is in-person and in accordance with NASAD standards. RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department: The School of Art & Design (SOAD) has over 85 faculty/staff and over 1,300 students, making it the largest public higher education art and design entity in the upper Midwest. Our school serves the M.F.A. in Design, ten undergraduate degrees, and seven minors. For more information, please visit: School of Art & Design. Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required. 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) Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply: Complete applications received by end of day, December 1, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after December 1 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. To apply, please go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials: Cover letter (* See below) Current resum/CV Names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and advanced degree; as applicable) Portfolio of no more than twenty (20) images of relevant work, link or pdf (professional or personal) Portfolio of no more than twenty (20) images of student work, link or pdf (for those with teaching experience) Teaching philosophy (1-2 pages) *Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. Applicants will need to complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them. Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.wisc.edu/hrs/page.php?id=21900 It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodations 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 accommodations for a qualified individual's disability. Contact Information: For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Andrew Williams Email: williamsa@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact: Search Coordinator: Rebecca Rother Phone: 715-232-1097 Email: rotherr@uwstout.edu Guidelines to ensure consideration:
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.
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,andsexual 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 | |