Teaching Faculty

The individual in this positions will 1) provide technical, organizational, and teaching support for our large-enrollment general biochemistry courses for science majors and non-science majors, 2) develop courses for greater freshman and sophomore contact with our undergraduate majors, and 3) foster the incorporation of evidence-based, effective teaching practices across all our courses, including opportunities to collaborate with colleagues on additional pedagogical and administrative functions.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
1) Teaching during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
2) Leading discussion sections and holding office hours for students
3) Creating quizzes, exams, problem sets, and problem set solutions
4) Managing websites for several undergraduate courses including maintaining and tabulating students' point totals from exams, quizzes, etc. grades
5) Overseeing an undergraduate peer-mentoring system that provides small-group tutoring for at-risk students
6) Coordinating the efforts of graduate student teaching assistants
7) Assisting faculty in creating pedagogically effective materials for class presentation
8) Developing new undergraduate courses in collaboration with research faculty
8) Serving as an ombudsperson for enrolled students

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Required
PhD
Biochemical, molecular, biological, or related field

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1) A broad knowledge of the molecular basis of biological processes.
2) Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based, effective science-based teaching methodologies and curriculum development strategies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1) The ability to master the range of software required for large-enrollment courses such as the UW's Canvas course management system, chemical-drawing software, presentation software, active-learning software, and technology for student in-class participation.

Full Time: 100%

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

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum salary for this position is $70,000. However, the final salary will depend 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 benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background
Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience
References (required) - Position finalists will be expected to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Your cover letter and resume should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the qualifications outlined in the job posting. We'll use these materials to evaluate your candidacy. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Stefanie Lannoye
slannoye@wisc.edu
608-261-1029
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Teaching Faculty I(TL025) or Teaching Faculty II(TL026)

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/BIOCHEMISTRY

Academic Staff-Renewable

311273-AS