| Job Summary: |
ALP Instructor:
This role supports Precollege programming in the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) through instruction of a three- week course at the high school precollege program, Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). An instructor's main role in the program will be to plan and teach their course between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:15 pm from July 2-22, 2023. Instructors are assigned a class of up to 16 students. Instructors are responsible for developing or modifying a course featuring 35 hours of in person instruction per week, designed to provide high quality, fast-paced learning for high school aged students. Badger Precollege offers a variety of programs over the summer and candidates may be considered for multiple positions if their backgrounds and interests align with multiple courses. Specific course titles which have open positions are listed below under "Course Titles".
Content Areas:
Computer Science, Engineering, Humanities, Biology, Astronomy; Environmental Studies
Courses Titles:
Engineering Fundamentals and Design; Introduction to Critical Reasoning; Astronomy; Germs and Genes - A History of Biology; Topics in Computer Science; Environmental Studies & Society; Seeing Through Conspiracy Theories: How Art Can Be Used to Influence Thinking
Badger Sumer Scholars Instructor:
This role supports Precollege programming in the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) through instruction of a two- week course at the high school residential precollege program, Badger Summer Scholars. An instructor's main role in the program will be to plan and teach their course in two daily instructional blocks between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm with possible office hours by appointment from 3:30 - 4:30. The class runs from June 18-June 30, 2023. Instructors are assigned a class of up to 16 students. Instructors are responsible for developing or modifying a course featuring 50 hours of in person instruction designed to provide high quality, fast-paced learning for middle school aged students.
Content Areas:
Veterinary Science, Writing, Interdisciplinary Studies, Communications, Leadership
Courses Titles:
Veterinary and Animal Sciences; Write On! Words Have Power! Writing for Social Justice; Where Art Meets Physics; More than Just a Game: Sports, Media, & Culture; Change Makes: Community Leadership and Change
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| Responsibilities: |
Develops and instructs non-credit course sessions on a specific topic or within an area of expertise to provide continuing education opportunities to the institution and affiliated community.
- 50% Instructs continuing education classroom activities and guides learning to align with existing curriculum
- 20% Measures student performance and progress, utilizing assessment tools to align with established mission and philosophy
- 15% Researches and selects curriculum content, designs courses, and prepares assessment tools regarding specific programs to align with unit objectives and strategy
- 10% Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify learning barriers and difficulties, develops solutions and aligns resources with student needs to support learner advancement academically
- 5% Serves as a subject matter expert and communicates with program affiliates, students, and stakeholders providing information and answering questions based on curriculum materials and standards
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| Tasks: |
- Badger Sumer Scholars Instructor: Develop (or modify) a course featuring 50 hours of in person instruction designed to provide high quality, fast-paced learning for advanced high school students.
- Develop curriculum with Badger Precollege administrators.
- Teach class during the Badger Summer Scholars Program: June 18-June 30, 2023
- Complete all hiring requirements and trainings as required by Human Resources at UW Madison.
- Participate in staff orientation before the program begins.
- Attend instructor check-in meetings scheduled throughout the program with program administrators.
- Complete post program student evaluation materials as scheduled by administrative staff.
- ALP Instructor: Develop (or modify) a course featuring 35 hours per week of in person instruction designed to provide high quality, fast-paced learning for advanced high school students.
- Develop curriculum with Badger Precollege administrators.
- Teach class during the ALP Program: July 2-22, 2023.
- Complete all hiring requirements and trainings as required by Human Resources at UW Madison.
- Participate in staff orientation before the program begins
- Attend instructor check-in meetings scheduled throughout the program with program administrators.
- Complete post program student evaluation materials as scheduled by administrative staff.
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| Institutional Statement on Diversity: |
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
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| Education: |
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in Education or content related field in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree.
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| Qualifications: |
Required Qualifications:
- 2 years of teaching experience with high school aged students preferred. Student teaching experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging content to high school aged students is preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with students, administration, and support staff.
- Experience planning and modifying curriculum to meet the needs of all students
- Experience working with high school aged students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise or Master teacher designation in a specific intellectual or talent area
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| Appointment Type, Duration: |
Terminal, 1 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
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| Salary: |
$2,275 LUMP SUM
Fixed
Badger Summer Scholars Instructor: $2,275-$2,975 stipend for two- week program
ALP Instructor: $3,225-3,675 stipend for 3-week program
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| How to Apply: |
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure your resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is January 30, 2023, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
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| Contact: |
Zachary Yafai
zyafai@wisc.edu
608-262-3282
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
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