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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/.
Compensation:
The anticipated salary (9-month) for this position is $60,000. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional…