Lecturer in Animal Biology

University of Wisconsin Madison
$50,000 SUMMER SESSION
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2025
Job Summary: Teach Zoology 101, Animal Biology, a gateway course for bioscience majors. This is a 3-credit lecture course offered as an asynchronous online course. Duties include managing course materials, preparing, administering, and grading exams and homework, holding office hours, managing student accommodation needs, and perform related duties. The instructor will also supervise 2-3 Teaching Assistants. The enrollment of the course ranges from 80-100. Responsibilities: Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record. 80% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance 10% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction 10% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations 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 in a biological science field focusing on zoology, biology or closely related field. Preferred PhD in a biological science field focusing on zoology, biology or closely related field. Qualifications: Required: - 2 years of previous online teaching experience at the college/university level - 2 years of college/university teaching of general/introductory biology Preferred: - Experience with learning management software such as Canvas - Experience with designing engaging assignments for online courses Work Type: Part Time: 50% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 2 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding Salary: Minimum $50,000 SUMMER SESSION Depending on Qualifications Additional Information: 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 appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter briefly summarizing relevant experience, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice. For questions on the position, contact: Nazan Gillie, atilla@wisc.edu, 608-262-2741 Contact: Nazan Gillie atilla@wisc.edu 608-262-2741 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Lecturer(TL020) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 310373-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. 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