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Lecturer – College of Fine Arts & Communication (Continuous Recruitment)

Universities of Wisconsin · Stevens Point, WI

Posted Jul 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell us about your own creative or professional work and how it shows up in your teaching.

What they are checking: Whether they stay active in their field and use it to strengthen what they teach.

Tell us about a time you adapted a hands-on class for online or hybrid delivery.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep practice-based learning effective outside a studio or stage.

What would you do

Lecturers here are hired per course, each semester, with loads from 1 to 12 credits. How does that fit your situation?

What they are checking: Whether they understand there is no guarantee of future courses and can work with that.

A student is talented but keeps missing deadlines. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they hold professional standards while supporting a student who may be struggling.

How do you teach students who have little background in your art form alongside those with years of training?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach mixed skill levels in one class.

About the work

Which of these areas would you teach: music, theater, dance, studio art, art history, graphic design, interior architecture, media studies or professional communication?

What they are checking: Whether their training and creative work fit a specific discipline that hires from this pool.

How do you run a studio critique so students get honest feedback without shutting down?

What they are checking: Whether they can give critique that is direct, kind and useful for growth.

How do you grade creative work fairly when taste is part of it?

What they are checking: Whether they use clear criteria so students know what is being judged.

How do you keep students safe with studio tools, stage equipment or physical training?

What they are checking: Whether they treat safety as part of teaching in practice-based courses.

How would you help students build a portfolio or professional skills for work after college?

What they are checking: Whether they connect coursework to real career paths in the arts and communication.

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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: Lecturer – College of Fine Arts & Communication (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. Discipline areas include: • Music • Theater • Dance • Studio Art • Art History • Graphic Design • Interior Architecture • Media Studies • Professional Communication 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. Key Job Responsibilities: • Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations • Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction • Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance Department: College of Fine Arts & Communication The College of Fine Arts & Communication (COFAC) consists of three units that include both liberal arts and professional degree programs: The School of Design & Communication (Art/Art History, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Media Studies, Pre-Art Therapy, and Professional Communication); The School of Performing Arts including the Department of Music (Jazz Studies, Music Education, Music Performance) and the Department of Theatre & Dance (Acting, Arts Management, Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre, and Theatre Design and Technology); and the Suzuki Programs (The Aber Suzuki Center and the American Suzuki Institute) with approximately seventy faculty and staff, and twenty + degree programs, minors and certificates. UW-Stevens Point has a long history of distinguished programs in the arts and communication fields and is the only institution in the state in which all fine and performing arts programs are nationally accredited: Art & Design (NASAD and CIDA), Dance (NASD), Music (NASM), and Theatre (NAST). The college provides between 350-400 educational and cultural events for the campus and a broader community each year and is an active community partner. Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree in appropriate discipline How to Apply: TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: This posting will close on June 30, 2027 (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: • Resume/Curriculum Vitae • Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts • Please include your portfolio of student work if you are interested in the following: Studio Art, Art History, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Media Studies, Professional Communication (Official Transcripts will be required if offered teaching position) After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials. Contact Information: Name: Human Resources Email: HR@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 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: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 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 sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. Special Notes: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com . Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. 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.

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