Teaching Faculty

Job Summary:

The Information School (iSchool) at UW-Madison is focused on education and research that expands society's understanding of the role of information in all aspects of science, nature and humanity. We educate students and pursue work that adds to the collective knowledge, productivity and innovation, and to the well-being of people, communities, and society.
The iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a dynamic professional to join our team as a Teaching Faculty III.
The position will be responsible for teaching in and further developing the iSchool's curriculum and programming. This involves teaching and advising graduate students as part of the highly regarded graduate and undergraduate programs. The course load is 2 in the fall semester, 2 in the spring semester, and 1 course during the summer session.
Well qualified candidates will have a strong knowledge of information architecture, web development and digital tools and trends. Further, well qualified candidates will have a strong grasp of applied skills and tools in the instructional setting. Preference will be given to candidates who have taught at both the undergraduate and graduate level, in person and online, in the information field.

Responsibilities:
Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 5% Designs curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction in courses within that discipline
• 5% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 5% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and trains faculty and other instructional staff in use of said instructional techniques and programs
• 5% Presents evaluations of teaching methods and techniques to those in the institution and elsewhere
• 60% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 5% Develops grant proposals for instructional development and may serve as principal or co-principal investigator on grants to develop new teaching methods in the discipline
• 5% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• 5% Collaborate to provide student enrichment and advising across iSchool programs
• 5% Collaborate to design and implement curricular and experiential learning opportunities across iSchool programs, including shepherding proposals though applicable governance steps

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 .

Education:

Masters in Library and Information Studies or related field required. PhD or other terminal degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean required.

Qualifications:

Required:
- At least one year teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in the information field
- Demonstrated success teaching postsecondary courses online
Preferred:
- Expertise in web development, information architecture and digital tools and trends
- Experience developing courses for undergraduate and graduate programs

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
The starting salary for the position is $64,072 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions on the position, contact: Lori Ushman, [email protected] .
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.

Contact:

Lori Ushman
[email protected]
608-263-2908
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Teaching Faculty III(TL027)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/THE INFORMATION SCHOOL

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

293392-AS

 
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