Teaching Faculty II

The Department of Bacteriology invites applications for Teaching Faculty II. This position will coordinate and teach several microbiology courses with large enrollments in both the fall and spring semesters and is a position for an instructor in our undergraduate microbiology curriculum. Five faculty associates work together as a team, rotating through several different courses, including instructional laboratories and didactic courses for majors and non-majors. This position will also oversee undergraduate and graduate-level teaching assistants and cooperate with support personnel in the preparation of instructional materials, laboratory reagents and setup of the lab.

• Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs

• Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline

• 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

• May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques

• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), Department of Bacteriology

The minimum salary for this position is $70,000. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. The salary will be paid out over 9 months.

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

--Teaching experience leading a microbiology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, or related course at a secondary level or higher

--Experience with Learning Management Systems, such as Canvas, Kaltura, Tophat, or Google suite to create announcements, inbox/messaging, discussions, assignment feedback, course organization/navigation

--Experience with curriculum development
--Experience in designing, implementing, and facilitating active and blended learning techniques is beneficial.

Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field required.

Work Schedule:

Normal hours are 7:45am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends may be required for this position for student communication via Canvas.

Headquarters Location (official location of work):
Microbial Sciences Building, 1550 Linden Drive, Madison, WI

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

Be prepared to upload one document that contains: (1) Cover letter, (2) CV, and (3) Teaching Philosophy (max. 2 pages). Finalists will be expected to provide contact information for three references, one of which must be a current or previous supervisor.

It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

--Criminal Background Check may be required

--Evaluation Period may be required

Work Authorization:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), HR Generalist, Veronica Pierce at veronica.pierce@wisc.edu

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