The Department of Psychology seeks a dynamic and engaging individual with a commitment to teaching as a profession for a full-time, 9-month teaching faculty position. The successful candidate will provide instruction to our vibrant undergraduate population, as well as assist the department in the assessment of student learning outcomes across the curriculum.
The ideal candidate should have a strong research background, with an interest in teaching at multiple levels in the undergraduate curriculum, with the flexibility to teach classes at the Foundation level (e.g. Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods), Breadth Level (e.g. a broad overview course in Biological, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, or Social Psychology), and a seminar course in the area of your research expertise. In addition to teaching responsibilities, we also seek a candidate with experience in assessing student learning outcomes and scholarship of teaching and learning.
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.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.
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Required:
Ph.D. or other terminal degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, in Psychology or related field.
1. Demonstrated competence in teaching
2. Current knowledge and background in Psychology
3. Ability to respond to the needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds and learning styles
4. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
5. Excellent written communication skills
6. Excellent organizational skills
7. Timeliness in responding to student inquiries
8. Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
9. Experience and expertise in student assessment
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $59,238 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts, and retirement benefits.
Preference for a Fall 2024 start date, but will consider a later start date, but no later than Fall 2025.
How to Apply:Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above. Reference information will be required from final candidates.
For questions on the position, contact Melanie Jones at mjones@wisc.edu.
Melanie Jones
mjones@wisc.edu
608-262-8766
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Teaching Faculty III(TL027)
Department(s):A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:296942-AS
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