Teaching Faculty I

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Faculty I

Job Summary:

The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I position to help educate and inspire our students. As a recognized leader in science communication research, teaching, and practice, LSC offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs.

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering instruction in science communication, digital media, and design courses; mentoring and supporting students; evaluating and grading student work; maintaining instructional materials and course websites; and contributing to departmental instructional initiatives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in teaching and coordinating multiple sections of introductory science communication coursework, including supervising and mentoring graduate teaching assistants to ensure a high-quality and consistent student experience. Additional responsibilities include teaching upper-level courses in digital and print media design and web design for the sciences, fostering student engagement and success, holding regular office hours, and participating in departmental service and program activities.

This position requires a commitment to student-centered teaching, effective science communication, instructional innovation, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and teaching assistants. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success communicating complex scientific information to diverse audiences and helping students develop the skills needed to communicate science effectively through written, visual, and digital media.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate 8-16 sections of LSC 100: Science and Storytelling, including supervising and mentoring graduate teaching assistants
• Teach one section of LSC 332: Digital and Print Media Design
• Teach one section of LSC 532: Web Design for the Sciences
• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Maintain course materials, instructional resources, and course websites
• Support student success through mentoring, advising, and regular office hours
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and instructional teams to advance departmental curriculum and instructional goals

This is a full-time, 9-month, onsite position with an anticipated start date early January 2027. Summer instructional opportunities may be available as well. The position requires a one year evaluation period and is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance

Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

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

Department:

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Life Sciences Communication. To learn more about our department, visit our website at: https://lsc.wisc.edu/home/about/.

Required Qualifications:

Experience explaining and presenting complex scientific topics to students and non-technical audiences using clear, accessible, and audience-appropriate language

Experience in digital and print media design on science-related content for broad public audiences through print and/or digital communication channels, such as newsletters, magazines, websites, blogs, or other publications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience in higher education
• Experience developing and delivering online or hybrid course instruction
• Education: PhD in Communication or relevant social science field is required
• How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under "Apply Now". You will be prompted to upload the following required documents:
• Resume - Detail your educational and professional background
• Cover letter - Address each of the required and preferred qualifications as they relate to your work experience
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations
• 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.
• There is only one attachment field; please upload all application materials here. Please submit only the materials specified; additional materials will not be reviewed. Failure to upload all required materials may result in your application not being considered.

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. Note: The College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS) cannot employ F-1 OPT STEM Extension participants.

References: Finalists will be asked to provide contact information (phone and email) for three references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact Information:

• Hong Zhang hong.zhang@wisc.edu
• Work Phone: (608) 265-4473
• Fax: (608) 262-6716
• Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information

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