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Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.
At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary.
JOB TITLE:
Associate Lecturer
JOB PURPOSE:
The University of Wyoming (UW) School of Energy Resources (SER) was created in 2006 to enhance the University’s energy-related education, research, and engagement. SER directs and funds cutting-edge energy research and technology development, which integrates with the formulation and conduct of academic programs at UW and bridges academics and industry through targeted engagement efforts. The partnerships formed between academics and industry ensure programs are relevant, current, and deliver impact and high value to stakeholders and the State.
Since its inception, SER has maintained flexibility in its focus and structure to meet the changing needs of Wyoming’s energy industries and the State’s economy—which is now more critical than ever. SER includes 1 department and prides itself on research innovation, teaching excellence, industry engagement via experiential learning.
The Department of the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming seeks outstanding applicants for nontenure-track appointments at the Associate Lecturer level, starting no later than August 18, 2026. This will be a full-time, 9-month benefitted position at the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie, WY. Instructional load will be at or near 21 credits per academic year (fall/spring semesters only). Courses could include, but are not limited to:
This position could also serve as an advisor to students in the 3+3 Quickstart Accelerated Program with the University of Wyoming College of Law; serve as an experiential learning coordinator, and hold other administrative duties.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 11/20/2025 will receive full consideration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The candidate will be expected to:
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
COMPETENCIES:
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
Consistency: Demonstrates reliability and dependability in attendance, completes work in a timely manner and meets commitments with minimal oversight. Thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
Formal Presentation Skills: Effectively presents ideas, information and materials to individuals and groups. Effectively prepares and provides structured delivery; facilitates workshops or meetings in a structured manner, can facilitate and manage group process.
Integrity: Maintaining and promoting social, ethical, and organizational norms in conducting internal and external business activities.
Teamwork (Cooperation): Active participation in, and facilitation of, team effectiveness; taking actions that demonstrate consideration for the feelings and needs of others; being aware of the effect of one’s behavior on others.
Individual Leadership: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals (subordinates, peers, and superiors) toward goal achievement; modifying behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
Work Prioritization & Management: Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal; planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources. Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resources requirements; determines necessary sequence of activities needed to achieve goals.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position, conditioned on the non-applicability of the fees implemented in 90 FR 46027 to the visa petition.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so or uploading the materials, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
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