Job Summary:

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for three non-tenure track positions in the Elementary Education program.

The Elementary Education program prepares teachers who can foster engaging and affirming teaching and learning contexts that build on student, family, and community resources for all students - particularly students of color, students from minoritized racial, cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as students with disabilities. Through their preparation, teacher candidates gain awareness of how schools reflect both the strengths and inequities of our multicultural, multilingual society and become more committed to advancing social justice and equity through their classroom practice and community interactions. The program prepares teacher candidates for certifications in one of these options: K-9th grade; K-9 with a minor in Early Childhood Education (ECE); K-9 with a minor in English as a Second Language (ESL); K-9 with minors in both ECE and ESL.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. (25-50%) Teach undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education Program as needed (25% per course). These would include methods courses and content courses for pre-service teachers, depending on area of specialization. Potential courses include: literacy methods, early childhood methods, social studies methods, mathematics methods, and content courses, such as mathematics content knowledge for teachers.
2. (25-50%) Teach and manage the clinical field component of the elementary education program. This entails
a. Teaching seminars associated with the practicum and student teaching experiences (25% per seminar).
b. Supervising teacher candidates in their field placements as needed (25-50% as needed).
c. Hiring, supervising, and mentoring field supervisors.
d. Collaborating with the Teacher Education Center to recruit and support cooperating teachers.
e. Tracking teacher candidates¿ performance and progress and supporting them in completing their teacher education final performance assessment.
f. Collaborating with Elementary Education program faculty and Teacher Education Center around program design and implementation. This includes
participating in program design meetings, Teacher Education Center and Prep Programs biweekly meetings, and collaborating with faculty on continuous
program improvement.
3. Participating in department, college and/or university service as needed.

These positions are housed within the Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The University of Wisconsin-Madison occupies ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial. We recognize and respect the inherent sovereignty of the Ho-Chunk and the 12 First Nations within the boundaries of the state of Wisconsin. Their collective legacy of self-determination in the face of colonization, resistance, and resilience is taught and honored in the Elementary Education Program, which represents one of many collaborative acts to create a better future together.

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.

• 10% Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
• 15% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 15% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques
• 25% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 10% Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• 5% Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs
• 15% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• 5% May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques

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:

Required
Master's Degree
Minimum of a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction or Teacher Education; with a preference for candidates with a PhD (or ABD) in one or more of these fields with Elementary Education: Early Childhood Education, Social Studies Education, Mathematics Education, or Literacy Education.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a minimum of three years' experience teaching PK-9 with a record of excellent interpersonal, teamwork, written and oral communication skills, and an exceptional record of classroom instruction and curricular innovation that can further enhance our program. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, inclusion, diversity, asset-based perspectives, and evidence-based teaching practices.

Preference is for candidates with demonstrated experience and expertise at the university level or similar experiences, developing and maintaing partnerships as well as teacher coaching, mentorship, leadership of professional learning, or field supervision.

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:

Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers the flexibility of a 9 - 12 month appointment.

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with job #274792; please note that only three vacancies exist. Having two job postings allows the Department to consider candidates with a broader range of credentials and experiences for these positions.

To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by Sunday, April 9, 2023, however this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit a letter of application, CV that details your teaching certifications and experience, a one page (maximum) teaching statement that includes your values and practices, and contact information for two professional references.

Contact:

Melanie Stege
mstege@wisc.edu
608-263-4601
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Teaching Faculty II(TL026)

Department(s):

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/CURRIC & INSTR

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

274781-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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