LECTURER IN STATISTICS

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Job Summary:

90% Instructor: Teach 4-6 courses per year (2-3 per semester); courses may include introductory statistics (Stat 301, 324, 371), introductory data science (Stat 240), mathematical statistics (Stat 309, 310, 311, 312), or other introductory, intermediate, or advanced level courses offered by the department. Follow appropriate learning goals and assessment plans. Prepare syllabi, lesson plans, homework assignments, exams, and other teaching materials for these courses possibly in collaboration with a team of instructors. Administer and grade homework assignments and written exams. Hold regular office hours. Manage lecture with 50-150 students; supervise and coordinate one or more teaching assistants.

5% Course Development: Participate in new course development and existing course revision in areas of applied statistics, computational statistics, and data science, in collaboration and coordination with faculty advisers.

5% Coordinator: Coordinate instructional activities such as the management of pedagogical materials, TA/LSA training programs and records, curriculum modernization and assessment.

Responsibilities:

Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 90% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• 5% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• 5% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

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Education:

Required
Master's Degree
A degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean.

Preferred
PhD or other terminal degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean

Qualifications:

Candidate should have at least one year's work experience in an education, research, or industry setting. One year teaching experience at the college or university level preferred. Candidates should have excellent teaching, interpersonal, teamwork, written and oral communication skills, as well as keen attention to detail and precision, excellent organizational skills, ability to work and complete tasks under deadline pressures, high degree of initiative and resourcefulness, and proven success and effectiveness in working both independently and in team.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

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

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


Additional Information:

This position vacancy listing is recruiting for three Lecturers.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "" button to start the application process.

For questions on the position, contact: Derek Bean, Faculty Associate, derekb@stat.wisc.edu or (608) 263-3615

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:

Derek Bean
derekb@stat.wisc.edu
608-263-3615
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Lecturer(TL020)

Department(s):

A489000-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/STATISTICS/STATISTICS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

267661-AS



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Applications Open: Sep 27 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 28 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time