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This is a 12-month, non-tenure-track, part or full-time position. The successful candidate will teach courses, advise and assist teacher candidates, build and maintain relationships with field staff and school partners, manage and mentor student teaching supervisors, and promote the enrollment growth of the program with special attention to the recruitment of a diverse candidate pool.
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 colonization, resistance, and resilience is taught and honored in our teacher education programs, which represents one of many collaborative acts to create a better future together.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, as a teaching faculty in an innovative Masters program for teacher certification. The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is home to a number of research-based teacher certification programs. These programs are designed around practice-based field experiences in which students observe, assist, and teach in both classrooms and out-of-school educational programs as they work toward earning their initial educator licenses. We are seeking a teaching faculty member to provide leadership within the English as a second language education program and mentorship for the pre-service teacher candidates.
Principal duties include:
1) teach ESL education course(s) using varied methods suitable for in-person and virtual instruction;
2) supervise teacher candidates in their field placements;
3) lead ESL program planning and implementation;
4) manage and mentor field supervisors in their work with students and cooperating teachers;
5) develop and maintain relationships with cooperating teachers and local schools;
6) manage the overall progress of the ESL teacher candidates, including the application process of the incoming cohort and certification/degree process of the graduating cohort;
7) participate with coordinators in other content areas to coordinate, assess and improve the program.
Additional Responsibilities May Include:
1) teaching of additional courses as needed;
2) recruiting initiatives to engage a diverse group of prospective applicants;
3) other administration tasks as needed.
- 5% Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
- 5% 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
- 60% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
- 5% Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
- 10% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
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.
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Required
Master's Degree in English as a second language education, teacher education, or similar field required, Ph.D (or ABD) preferred
Candidates must have a minimum of three years' experience teaching English language learners at the secondary level (grades 4-12). Candidates should also have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, written and oral communication skills, and an exceptional record of classroom instruction and curricular innovation in language education methods that can further enhance our program.
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction has a strong commitment to disability, racial, ethnic, linguistic, gender, and sexual diversity.
Preference given to candidates with experience and expertise in teacher education at the university level, or similar experiences in teacher coaching, mentoring, or leading professional learning.
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Drivers License - Valid
Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
To be considered for this position, please submit the following:
- A letter of application referencing the PVL#289891
- CV (including teaching certifications and experience)
- One page (maximum) teaching statement that includes values and practices
- Contact information for three references
To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by 11:55 PM, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, however this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
Melanie Stege
608-263-4601
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Teaching Faculty II(TL026)
Department(s):A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/CURRIC & INSTR
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:289891-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.If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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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.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/