University of Wisconsin – Madison
Madison, WI
Math Education Teaching Faculty
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a non-tenure track, Teaching Faculty position in the Elementary Education program.
This position is 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.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. Teach undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education Program as needed (each course counts as 25% of a full workload). In the mathematics education area this would consist of courses focused on pedagogical content knowledge and methods for teaching mathematics.
2. Teach seminar(s) associated with a clinical field component of the elementary education program, as needed (each seminar counts as 25% of a full workload). This entails:
a. Planning and teaching seminars associated with the practicum and student teaching experiences.
b. Supervising and mentoring field supervisors of students in the seminar.
c. Tracking teacher candidates performance and progress and supporting them in completing their teacher education final performance assessment.
3. Supervise teacher candidates in their field placements as needed (supervising 6-7 teacher candidates (or 4-5 student teachers) would count as 25% of a full workload).
4. Attend meetings and serve on committees related to the elementary education program as needed (this counts as 25% of a full workload). Examples of such work include collaborating with the Teacher Education Center to recruit and support cooperating teachers, participating in Elementary Education program design meetings and collaborating with faculty on continuous program improvement.
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
For more information about the position and to apply, click here.