Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Life Sciences Communication is a leader in science communication research, teaching and practice. We offer programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. Learn more about LSC by visiting our website: .

The Incumbent will teach the following two classes for Spring 2025.

LSC 332: Digital and Print Media Design
Principles and techniques of effective layout with desktop publishing software for specialized print and electronic publications.
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 to 3:45 pm
Location: 137 Hiram Smith Hall
Course Capacity: 28

LSC 532: Web Design for the Sciences
Provides an opportunity to design websites that focus on agricultural, life and social sciences. It covers characteristics of web
users, science information goals for websites, needs assessment, search strategies, formative evaluations, legal issues.
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 to 10:45 am
Location: 137 Hiram Smith Hall
Course Capacity: 28

The Incumbent will teach the following two classes for Summer 2025.

LSC 332: Digital and Print Media Design
Principles and techniques of effective layout with desktop publishing software for specialized print and electronic publications.
Time: TBD
Location: Asynchronous
Course Capacity: 15

LSC 432: Social Media for the Sciences
Explores social media communication and tools specific to the life sciences, and will be centered on building the student's social media presence.
Time: TBD
Location: Asynchronous
Course Capacity: 40

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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.

• 5% 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
• 5% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 5% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• 80% 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

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
Communications or Related Field

Qualifications:

Required:
- Experience in Web Design
- Experience with content creation in Print and Electronic Media Design

Preferred:
- Previous teaching experience or transferable skills with motivation to excel in higher education

Work Type:

Part Time: 60%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 8 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $56,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Actual 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 benefits information can be found at:

Additional Information:

-This is a terminal position with a planned end date of 08/18/2025. A successful hire will be expected to start teaching when classes start on 01/21/2025.

-Criminal Background Check may be required

-Evaluation/Probationary Period may be required

How to Apply:

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background
Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience
References (required) - List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor.

References will not be contacted without prior notice.
It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If invited for an interview, candidates will be asked to bring in examples of relatable work. Examples include, but are not limited to, social media posts, newsletters, websites, etc.

Contact:

Erik Badertscher
ebadertscher@wisc.edu
608-262-1463
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Teaching Faculty I(TL025)

Department(s):

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/LIFE SCI COMM

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

307510-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. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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 may require a criminal background check. It may 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).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

About University of Wisconsin–Madison

Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond. Join a world-class educational and research institution, located in one of America's best places to live and work. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a long-standing commitment to conducting outreach that contributes to a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. In a survey of working Americans conducted by Forbes, UW?Madison ranked among the top 100 America’s Best Large Employers in 2022. Our location in Madison, Wisconsin, is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the United States. A variety of independent rankings place Madison among the best U.S. cities for livability, work-life balance, fitness, opportunities for women, best places to raise children, and other measures. We were also named one of the Best Universities for Commuters in 2021 ... . More than 24,000 faculty and staff work at our schools, colleges, and administrative units. Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation at UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions 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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