TUTOR
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 14, 2022
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Job no: 250664-FTF
Work type: Remote, Temporary
Department: INTL DIV/SASLI
Location: Madison
Categories: Instructional Facilitation and Management of For-credit Courses
Job Summary:
The Turkish Flagship Language Initiative (TURFLI) is a special initiative of the Boren Awards for International Study offering awardees the opportunity for intensive language study of Turkish and for cultural immersion by participating in domestic and overseas language programs. Participants in TURFLI may start with no language proficiency through advanced proficiency in Turkish. The TURFLI program is administered through the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Although the main focus of the TURFLI program is for students to learn Turkish, TURFLI students will be travelling to Baku, Azerbaijan to continue their Turkish language study abroad. Therefore, the TURFLI students will need a basic knowledge of the Azeri alphabet, key words, and phrases they might encounter in the city and in their host families. Explanations to questions regarding Azeri should be explained, preferably, in Turkish. Explanations in English should be given as a last resort.
In addition to full-time language courses, students will have language partners, language conversation tables (summer), homestays (fall), and cultural excursions to help ensure that language goals are being met.
The TURFLI Azeri Tutor will work with Turkish language students and will participate in a mandatory orientation meeting at the beginning of the summer. The orientation meeting addresses general topics such as the goals of the TURFLI Program, expectations of TURFLI students and the Azeri tutor, program logistics, remuneration, supervision, and procedures for addressing questions or problems. This orientation will take place during the first week of classes, which runs from June 20-24, 2022.
During the summer session, the Azeri tutor will meet with the TURFLI cohort one time per week for one class hour (50 minutes). Each meeting will be held at a location conducive to language practice and at a standard, consistent time that is convenient for the students and the tutor. Due to the low volume of hours for this position, the Azeri Tutor may work remotely and hold sessions virtually. Azeri tutorial sessions begin during the second week of classes, the week of June 27, and continue through the last week of classes, the week of August 8. If it is necessary to reschedule in a given week, the Azeri tutor should notify the TURFLI Program Coordinator and the TURFLI Pedagogy Coordinator and schedule a make-up session with students as soon as possible.
Preparation for Azeri tutorial sessions should be clear with set goals. The Azeri tutor should work with the Pedagogy Coordinator to outline lesson plans and basic concepts of their tutorial sessions. The Azeri tutor is paid for one hour of preparation for every class contact hour with students. No homework is to be assigned to the students. However, the Azeri tutor is encouraged to provide the students with online resources or handouts for the perusal at their leisure.
The Azeri tutor is expected to keep appointments with students, keep track of student attendance, submit weekly reports on their tutorial sessions, and keep their Supervisor informed of any concerns.
More Job Summary specifics below:
The Azeri Tutor will work with TURFLI students in the Azeri and Turkish target languages to provide a general knowledge and base of the Azeri language. Work with TURFLI Program Coordinator and the Turkish Pedagogy Coordinator, to outline specific language areas (listening, speaking, writing, etc.) where the students will need practice. Following the instructions of the Pedagogy Coordinator and Program Coordinator, incorporate these lessons into the tutorial practicum. Spend 90% and above of the time with the students conversing in the target language. Use visual prompts and body language to convey concepts in the target language that the students do not understand to encourage the students to think and speak only in the target language. Meet with the TURFLI student cohort for 50-minute tutorial sessions, one time per week for seven weeks during the 8-week summer session (tutoring weeks are week 2-8). Keep track of attendance at each session.
The Azeri Tutor will prepare vocabulary lists and cultural/communication topics for tutoring sessions in keeping with the stated needs and interests of the TURFLI program and students
Work with the Pedagogy Coordinator and Program Coordinator to ensure Azeri tutorial sessions are prepared in a manner to augment the Turkish classroom experience and provide a base for the Azeri language. As necessary, prepare vocabulary lists and conversation topics that will help the students acquire general Azeri terminology, cultural background, and are approved by the Pedagogy Coordinator and Program Coordinator. For each 50-minute tutorial session, plan for one hour of preparation prior to the tutorial practicum. Meet with the Program Coordinator and Pedagogy Coordinator as required to ensure that the needs of the students and the program are paramount in every Azeri tutorial session.
The Azeri Tutor will prepare weekly reports for the TURFLI Program Coordinator and Turkish Pedagogy Coordinator highlighting the weekly Azeri tutorial sessions, issues raised, and areas for improvement
Prepare seven weekly reports and during the summer term, beginning with week two of the 8-week summer term and ending with week eight of the summer term. Each report will account for student attendance, highlight the sessions with TURFLI students and highlight weaknesses, strengths, improvements, and suggestions for more successful sessions moving forward. These reports should take about 30 minutes to complete each week.
The Azeri tutor must be able to sit with students during meetings (approximately 1 hour in length).
The Azeri tutor is welcomed, but not required, to join on excursions and other cultural events where they will be walking/standing for long periods of time
This appointment is for summer 2022 only. There is no presumption of reappointment.
About the Job:
Tutor (TL023)
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
Bachelor's Degree
Any field with working knowledge of pedagogy practices.
Qualifications:
Ability to speak, read, and write in Azeri and English fluidly without errors
Ability to work in a team-oriented manner to meet the overall goals of the program (language acquisition)
Friendly and open demeanor
Interest and ability to use Azeri in a variety of conversation topics
Ability to cover the basics of the Azeri language and create tutorial lessons to reflect the goals of the TURFLI program
Punctuality and ability to meet deadlines
Familiarity with current issues in language pedagogy and training in language proficiency are preferred
Ability to speak in Turkish preferred
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.
Additional Information:
This is a short-term position for summer 2022 only, with no presumption of reappointment. Position will run from June 20, 2022 - August 12, 2022.
Due to the low volume of hours for this position, the Azeri Tutor may work remotely and hold sessions virtually.
Department(s):
A103300-INTL DIVISION/SASLI
Work Type:
This position is remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Work Schedule:
Due to the low volume of hours for this position, the Azeri Tutor may work remotely and hold sessions virtually.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 2 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $18.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of 3 professional references online through the jobs portal by the assured consideration date.
Contact:
Kylie Holland
kholland3@wisc.edu
608-262-3877
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:
Tutor(TL023)
Employment Class:
Temporary Employment
Job Number:
250664-TE
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will 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 .
Applications Open: Jan 14 2022 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 25 2022 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
Work type: Remote, Temporary
Department: INTL DIV/SASLI
Location: Madison
Categories: Instructional Facilitation and Management of For-credit Courses
Job Summary:
The Turkish Flagship Language Initiative (TURFLI) is a special initiative of the Boren Awards for International Study offering awardees the opportunity for intensive language study of Turkish and for cultural immersion by participating in domestic and overseas language programs. Participants in TURFLI may start with no language proficiency through advanced proficiency in Turkish. The TURFLI program is administered through the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Although the main focus of the TURFLI program is for students to learn Turkish, TURFLI students will be travelling to Baku, Azerbaijan to continue their Turkish language study abroad. Therefore, the TURFLI students will need a basic knowledge of the Azeri alphabet, key words, and phrases they might encounter in the city and in their host families. Explanations to questions regarding Azeri should be explained, preferably, in Turkish. Explanations in English should be given as a last resort.
In addition to full-time language courses, students will have language partners, language conversation tables (summer), homestays (fall), and cultural excursions to help ensure that language goals are being met.
The TURFLI Azeri Tutor will work with Turkish language students and will participate in a mandatory orientation meeting at the beginning of the summer. The orientation meeting addresses general topics such as the goals of the TURFLI Program, expectations of TURFLI students and the Azeri tutor, program logistics, remuneration, supervision, and procedures for addressing questions or problems. This orientation will take place during the first week of classes, which runs from June 20-24, 2022.
During the summer session, the Azeri tutor will meet with the TURFLI cohort one time per week for one class hour (50 minutes). Each meeting will be held at a location conducive to language practice and at a standard, consistent time that is convenient for the students and the tutor. Due to the low volume of hours for this position, the Azeri Tutor may work remotely and hold sessions virtually. Azeri tutorial sessions begin during the second week of classes, the week of June 27, and continue through the last week of classes, the week of August 8. If it is necessary to reschedule in a given week, the Azeri tutor should notify the TURFLI Program Coordinator and the TURFLI Pedagogy Coordinator and schedule a make-up session with students as soon as possible.
Preparation for Azeri tutorial sessions should be clear with set goals. The Azeri tutor should work with the Pedagogy Coordinator to outline lesson plans and basic concepts of their tutorial sessions. The Azeri tutor is paid for one hour of preparation for every class contact hour with students. No homework is to be assigned to the students. However, the Azeri tutor is encouraged to provide the students with online resources or handouts for the perusal at their leisure.
The Azeri tutor is expected to keep appointments with students, keep track of student attendance, submit weekly reports on their tutorial sessions, and keep their Supervisor informed of any concerns.
More Job Summary specifics below:
The Azeri Tutor will work with TURFLI students in the Azeri and Turkish target languages to provide a general knowledge and base of the Azeri language. Work with TURFLI Program Coordinator and the Turkish Pedagogy Coordinator, to outline specific language areas (listening, speaking, writing, etc.) where the students will need practice. Following the instructions of the Pedagogy Coordinator and Program Coordinator, incorporate these lessons into the tutorial practicum. Spend 90% and above of the time with the students conversing in the target language. Use visual prompts and body language to convey concepts in the target language that the students do not understand to encourage the students to think and speak only in the target language. Meet with the TURFLI student cohort for 50-minute tutorial sessions, one time per week for seven weeks during the 8-week summer session (tutoring weeks are week 2-8). Keep track of attendance at each session.
The Azeri Tutor will prepare vocabulary lists and cultural/communication topics for tutoring sessions in keeping with the stated needs and interests of the TURFLI program and students
Work with the Pedagogy Coordinator and Program Coordinator to ensure Azeri tutorial sessions are prepared in a manner to augment the Turkish classroom experience and provide a base for the Azeri language. As necessary, prepare vocabulary lists and conversation topics that will help the students acquire general Azeri terminology, cultural background, and are approved by the Pedagogy Coordinator and Program Coordinator. For each 50-minute tutorial session, plan for one hour of preparation prior to the tutorial practicum. Meet with the Program Coordinator and Pedagogy Coordinator as required to ensure that the needs of the students and the program are paramount in every Azeri tutorial session.
The Azeri Tutor will prepare weekly reports for the TURFLI Program Coordinator and Turkish Pedagogy Coordinator highlighting the weekly Azeri tutorial sessions, issues raised, and areas for improvement
Prepare seven weekly reports and during the summer term, beginning with week two of the 8-week summer term and ending with week eight of the summer term. Each report will account for student attendance, highlight the sessions with TURFLI students and highlight weaknesses, strengths, improvements, and suggestions for more successful sessions moving forward. These reports should take about 30 minutes to complete each week.
The Azeri tutor must be able to sit with students during meetings (approximately 1 hour in length).
The Azeri tutor is welcomed, but not required, to join on excursions and other cultural events where they will be walking/standing for long periods of time
This appointment is for summer 2022 only. There is no presumption of reappointment.
About the Job:
Tutor (TL023)
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
Bachelor's Degree
Any field with working knowledge of pedagogy practices.
Qualifications:
Ability to speak, read, and write in Azeri and English fluidly without errors
Ability to work in a team-oriented manner to meet the overall goals of the program (language acquisition)
Friendly and open demeanor
Interest and ability to use Azeri in a variety of conversation topics
Ability to cover the basics of the Azeri language and create tutorial lessons to reflect the goals of the TURFLI program
Punctuality and ability to meet deadlines
Familiarity with current issues in language pedagogy and training in language proficiency are preferred
Ability to speak in Turkish preferred
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.
Additional Information:
This is a short-term position for summer 2022 only, with no presumption of reappointment. Position will run from June 20, 2022 - August 12, 2022.
Due to the low volume of hours for this position, the Azeri Tutor may work remotely and hold sessions virtually.
Department(s):
A103300-INTL DIVISION/SASLI
Work Type:
This position is remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Work Schedule:
Due to the low volume of hours for this position, the Azeri Tutor may work remotely and hold sessions virtually.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 2 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $18.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of 3 professional references online through the jobs portal by the assured consideration date.
Contact:
Kylie Holland
kholland3@wisc.edu
608-262-3877
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:
Tutor(TL023)
Employment Class:
Temporary Employment
Job Number:
250664-TE
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will 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 .
Applications Open: Jan 14 2022 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 25 2022 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
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