Lecturer in Statistics

Job Summary:

Provide instruction in statistics courses according to the timetable schedule. Prepare syllabus, hold office hours, assign, review, grade, and return homework, quizzes and examinations. Hold final exams, assess and determine final grades. Assign duties to teaching assistant.

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

Ph.D. preferred.

Qualifications:

At least one year teaching Statistics at the University level required.

Work Type:

Part Time: 66.7%

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

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 4 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

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

Additional Information:

There is a possibility this position can be extended in subsequent semesters to teach one or more courses within the department. This position may become renewable if there is a need for an ongoing appointment.

The courses may include introductory statistics (Stat 301, 324, 371), introductory data science (Stat 240, 340), mathematical statistics (Stat 311, 312), or other introductory, intermediate, or advanced level courses offered by the department.

How to Apply:

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

For questions on the position, contact: Derek Bean, Teaching Faculty, 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.

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Official Title:

Lecturer(TL020)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/STATISTICS/STATISTICS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

313656-AS

 

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