Indigenous Education Coordinator

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Teacher Education Center seeks an experienced education professional to serve as the Indigenous Education Coordinator for the UW-Madison's School of Education. The Coordinator will: 1) create professional development training and materials for instructors and teacher educators in the School of Education; 2) develop relationships and partnerships with tribal governments and Indigenous communities in Wisconsin; 3) work with leaders, instructors, other stakeholders, and students in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to coordinate the development and implementation of a multi-year strategy for systematically integrating teaching, learning, and curriculum on Native American and Indigenous histories, cultures, treaties, and tribal sovereignty, particularly as related to Wisconsin's Act 31 state statute.
The Coordinator will be supported by colleagues in the Teacher Education Center, the School of Education, and across the University who are dedicated to strengthening Indigenous education at UW-Madison. They will be able to draw on financial resources, administrative support, partnerships, and shared governance structures (e.g. committees) dedicated to the goal of developing relationships and a generative, integrative strategy for Native American and Indigenous education in teacher preparation programs and across the School of Education.

• 25% Advises and supports groups working on program-level curricular design and development by facilitating the work, and by contributing expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design, and learning technology. May also contribute subject matter expertise
• 10% Designs, develops, organizes, maintains, and consults on instructional materials, activities, curricula, and assessment resources in accordance with current pedagogical practices, cognitive/learning science, and design tools and methods
• 5% Researches, designs, and/or acquires learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning
• 5% Provides training and technical support directly to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums
• 5% Collects, organizes, interprets, and disseminates data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness
• 30% Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development and engagement programs and activities
• 5% Works closely with university and school partners to support pre-service educators in the integration of American Indian Studies in their teaching and learning
• 15% Develops and sustains mutually-beneficial relationships and partnerships with tribal communities in order to inform the strategy, capacity building, curriculum and program development

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Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Master's Degree
Advanced graduate degree preferred (Master's, EdD, or PhD)

Required:
Expertise in general American Indian history and context.
Lived experience with Native American and/or Indigenous learners, educators, communities, histories, and/or knowledge systems related to teaching and learning in formal or informal settings (Wisconsin or Great Lakes region strongly preferred).
Demonstrated skill in providing professional development and/or teaching adult learners.
Preferred:
Experience in building and supporting collaborative partnerships (preferably with tribal governments and/or Indigenous communities).
Experience working with PK-12 teachers and/or in PK-12 settings.
Experience in development of teaching materials.

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to submit:
- A cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of this position
- A current resume
- A list with the contact information of at least three professional references
To be assured consideration for this position, please apply by 11:55 p.m. on 3/1/2024. This position will remain open and continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Thomas Owenby
[email protected]
608-262-7338
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Teach, Learn & Tech Spec III(TL009)

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/TEACHER EDUCATION CENTER

Academic Staff-Renewable

293389-AS