PHYSICS LEARNING CENTER INSTRUCTOR

Salary:

Minimum $50,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

The Physics Learning Center (PLC) implements high-impact practices for undergraduates, both for student participants and their Peer Mentor Tutors. A major goal of our Center is to contribute to closing equity/opportunity gaps in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine fields. We reach out to students who may be more isolated and hence have difficulty finding study partners, as well as to students who are struggling with course material. Many of our Peer Mentor Tutors were themselves former participants in the PLC. We strive to provide a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming learning and working community.

To achieve our goals, Physics Learning Center Instructors provide small-group supplemental instruction, training, and supervision for Peer Mentor Tutors, mentoring of participants and tutors, exam review activities, and overall coordination for PLC programming for students in one of the courses that we serve. PLC Instructors also contribute to our Center's curriculum development, program assessment, daily operations, and strategic planning. We engage in professional development to build our capacities for creating an authentically inclusive and responsive learning community. PLC Instructors work as a team with each other and the PLC Director. Additionally, they coordinate with course instructors and teaching assistants and interact with other campus offices and programs.

Responsibilities:

Provides supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory course(s), and 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 and promote high-impact practices.

• 15% Works to develop and/or design curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction within that discipline
• 5% Assesses learner performance and may prepare 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 said instructional techniques
• 20% Provides supplemental instruction for students enrolled in classroom, online, and/or laboratory courses in a variety of formats such as one-on-one sessions, group sessions, peer mentor sessions, and seminars
• 10% Meets with students for intake and general assessment and makes referrals to others on campus as appropriate
• 10% May supervise the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support
• 15% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• 5% May participate in strategic planning and grant proposals for instructional development, new teaching methods, and program direction
• 5% Participate in recruitment and hiring of undergraduate tutors and staff.

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:

Preferred
Master's Degree or higher in physics or physics-related field

Qualifications:

Ability to teach physics at the College/University level is required.
Ability to work with students with many different cultural backgrounds and academic needs is required.
Knowledge of and commitment to best practices in inclusive teaching and active learning, peer-to-peer learning, remote teaching as well as in-person teaching.
Sensitivity and awareness around supporting underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation students.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to effectively communicate with students, staff and faculty of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This is primarily an in-person position, onsite, at a designated campus work location. There may be options for some work to be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Note: There is some evening and weekend work to accommodate student schedules.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


Additional Information:

Summer employment may be possible.

How to Apply:

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To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.

Contact:

Susan Nossal
nossal@physics.wisc.edu
608-262-4526
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Learning Center Specialist(AE163)

Department(s):

A486700-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PHYSICS/PHYSICS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

260940-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: Jun 24 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 18 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time