LECTURER IN BOTANY

Job no: 243676-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Part Time
Department: L&S/BOTANY/BOTANY
Location: Madison
Categories: Teaching and Instruction of For-credit Courses



Job Summary:

Teach Botany 410, Evolutionary Biology, during the Spring 2022 semester. This is a 3 credit, in-person course with an honors option. Instruction will occur on MWF 9:55 AM-10:45 AM.

Duties include preparing a syllabus, conducting lectures, preparing and grading assignments and exams, maintaining online resources in Canvas, providing office hours for students, responding to student inquiries, and conducting review sessions. The lecturer will fulfill all administrative duties associated with these courses, such as submitting grades and appropriate handling of student records. Depending upon enrollment, the lecturer may also coordinate teaching activities with a teaching assistant.

About the Job:

Lecturer (TL020)

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Education:

Required
PhD in Botany or related field with knowledge of evolutionary biology and modern pedagogy

Qualifications:

Two to four years of university-level teaching experience preferred. Familiarity with UW-Madison course Botany 410, Evolutionary Biology.

Additional Information:

There is a possibility that this position may be extended in subsequent semesters to teach the course listed on this PVL, or similar courses within the department. This position may become renewable if there is a need for an ongoing appointment.

Department(s):

A481300-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/BOTANY/BOTANY

Work Type:

Part Time: 33.4%

This position requires work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 5 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $42,124 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply through https://jobs.wisc.edu . Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Contact:

Julie Olson Paul
jkolson2@wisc.edu
608-262-8010
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:

Lecturer(TL020)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

243676-AS

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Applications Open: Oct 27 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 21 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time