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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is posted with the intent to create a pool of candidates in anticipation of future openings to fill part-time instructional needs. Available positions will be based on instructional needs for the upcoming academic term, and consideration for each availability will be based on the area of interest identified in the posting-specific questions.

Completed online applications must include a letter of application describing interest in and qualifications for the position as identified above; resume/CV which includes applicant’s email address; and a separate document listing the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

In addition, we welcome applicants to submit documentation of their work. Examples of work can be provided in “Other Document 1” as listed on the Application Documents.

This is a continuous posting. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2021, and continue until the positions are filled.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number: T00054

Official Title: ASSOCIATE LECTURER or LECTURER

Working Title Associate Lecturer/Lecturer

Division Peck School of the Arts

Position Type: Teaching Academic Staff

Posting Type Faculty & Instructional

UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/

School/College/Division Description

The Department of Film, Video, Animation and New Genres (https://uwm.edu/arts/film/) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has consistently earned recognition as one of Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 20 Film Programs in the World” and Variety’s “Best Film Schools” because of the program’s deep commitment to transforming students into expressive filmmakers with a mastery of creative, conceptual, and technical skills. With dual focus on both the practical and theoretical worlds of filmmaking, our program provides students with the flexibility to explore all aspects of the industry. Our faculty are artists, filmmakers, and professionals who actively screen at festivals and exhibition spaces from the Sundance Film Festival to the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.

The Peck School of the Arts (https://uwm.edu/arts/) offers twenty undergraduate and graduate degree programs serving more than 2,100 student majors, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive arts schools in the region. The Peck School is a vital home for the arts, presenting more than 350 events each year.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (https://uwm.edu/) is one of two public doctoral research universities in Wisconsin, offering 25,000 students a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education through 159 degree programs.

Expected Duration/Hours: Variable depending on course assignments per Semester

Pay Basis Academic

Salary Grade

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Department of Film, Video, Animation and New Genres is seeking Associate Lecturers/Lecturers to begin teaching Fall 2021 semesters and beyond. The 15-week courses could include the areas of Directing; Director of Photography (Cinematography / Videography); Screenwriting; Animation (Stop Motion, 3-D, Storyboarding, Puppetry, Character Design); Digital Video Editing; After Effects / Visual Effects; Critical Film Analysis / Film Theory; Sound Recording / Sound Design / Sound Editing; and Foundation / First-Year Program (general).

General responsibilities above and beyond the instruction of courses will include, but are not limited to: working collaboratively with departmental staff and faculty to maintain a vital curriculum; foster a sense of community and students’ individual development; and actively participate in departmental activities.

Teaching load and specific courses will vary based on program needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess:

• Bachelor degree (degree must be granted by date of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

Highly qualified candidates may also possess:

• Master of Fine Art ( MFA ) degree

• Teaching experience

• Professional and/or demonstrable artistic experience in areas of expertise

Further qualifications may be reviewed based on specific instructional needs for each upcoming term.

Target Salary Range

Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)

Application Instructions

This position is posted with the intent to create a pool of candidates in anticipation of future openings to fill part-time instructional needs. Available positions will be based on instructional needs for the upcoming academic term, and consideration for each availability will be based on the area of interest identified in the posting-specific questions.

Completed online applications must include a letter of application describing interest in and qualifications for the position as identified above; resume/CV which includes applicant’s email address; and a separate document listing the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

In addition, we welcome applicants to submit documentation of their work. Examples of work can be provided in “Other Document 1” as listed on the Application Documents.

This is a continuous posting. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2021, and continue until the positions are filled.

Application Deadline

Continuous (Open Until Filled)? Yes

If Continuous, Initial Review Date 06/01/2021

Position Contact Name Jesse McLean

Contact Phone Please contact via e-mail

Contact Email mcleanj@uwm.edu

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• References

  Optional Documents

• Other Document 1