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College Writing Lecturer

Universities of Wisconsin · Platteville, WI · Part time

Posted Apr 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a student who was struggling badly and what you did to help.

What they are checking: Whether they notice students falling behind and use office hours and campus resources to support them.

How have you contributed to curriculum or assessment discussions in a writing program?

What they are checking: Whether they can work as part of a department and not only inside their own classroom.

How do you build a classroom where quiet students and multilingual writers participate?

What they are checking: Whether they deliberately include students who are easy to overlook in a discussion-based course.

What would you do

Many students at Platteville come from engineering and technical majors. How do you make college writing feel relevant to them?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect writing to students' real goals instead of treating it as a hurdle.

How do you handle student use of generative AI in a writing course?

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, fair and teachable approach instead of panic or ignoring it.

You suspect a paper was plagiarized. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow policy and treat the student fairly while protecting academic integrity.

These positions are filled based on enrollment. How would you handle being assigned a course on short notice?

What they are checking: Whether they can prepare quickly and flexibly, which a fixed-term lecturer role often requires.

About the work

How would you design the first two weeks of a first-year College Writing course at UW-Platteville?

What they are checking: Whether they can set clear expectations and build early confidence with students new to college writing.

Walk me through how you give feedback on a draft so students actually revise rather than just fix commas.

What they are checking: Whether they teach writing as a process and give comments that lead to real revision.

How do you grade a large stack of essays fairly and on time?

What they are checking: Whether they have a sustainable system with rubrics, since workload is heavy in first-year writing.

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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: College Writing Lecturer Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Lecturer Position Summary: The University of Wisconsin–Platteville invites applications for open Lecturer positions in College Writing within the English program in the Humanities department. These positions would primarily support in-person instruction of first-year College Writing courses on the UW-Platteville campus. We are seeking individuals interested in teaching undergraduate courses as instructional needs arise. Candidates will be considered based on departmental needs and enrollment demands. The ideal instructor is passionate about teaching undergraduate students and interested in interdisciplinary course instruction and design. Key Job Responsibilities: • Teach first-year College Writing courses. • Facilitate classroom instruction for one or more undergraduate courses on the Platteville, Wisconsin campus. • Evaluate and assess student performance. • Maintain regular office hours and support student success. • Participate in discussions on curriculum improvement and student learning assessment, as needed. • Contribute to a collaborative departmental teaching environment. • Evaluate and assess student performance. Required Qualifications • Master’s degree in English or a closely related field. • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the college level is preferred. • Strong commitment to undergraduate education and collaboration with students and faculty. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Application Instructions: Applications must include: • Current curriculum vitae (CV) • A brief letter of interest outlining your educational background and teaching experience. • Contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed as needed, and materials will be kept on file for future vacancies. About the Program For more information about the English program, please visit: https://www.uwplatt.edu/program/english . Legal Notices and Important Information: Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices. The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources. Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action. In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report. The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7). 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. Required Postings: Labor Law Poster - English Labor Law Poster - Spanish Families First Coronavirus Response Act Update

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