Precollege Science Fields Course Instructors

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Cont Edu Prog Instructor NE

Job Summary:

Badger Precollege Middle School programs science field instructors for the following programs and courses:    

 

Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP) Instructor:  

 

Schedule: 

 

All-Staff Training Saturday June 13th 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

 

All classes will run: 

Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM   

Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM  

 

Session 1 Courses run June 14th-19th, 2026 

Session 2 Courses run June 21st-26th, 2026 

 

  

Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP): 

This role supports Precollege programming in the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) through instruction of a middle school precollege course through the Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP). An instructor's main role in either program will be to plan and teach their course during the daily instructional block. Instructors are assigned a class of up to 16 students. Instructors are responsible for developing or modifying a course of in person instruction designed to provide high quality, fast-paced learning for elementary aged students (approx. 28 instructional hours per week). There are 5 positions to be filled for this role; Badger Precollege offers a variety of programs over the summer and candidates may be considered for multiple positions if their backgrounds and interests align with multiple courses. Hiring will be done on a rolling basis.  Specific course titles which have open positions are listed below under "Course Titles" 

Course Titles: 

 

• STEP Forensic Science (Session 1 and Session 2) 

  • Do you like a good mystery? Are you always the first to figure out who did it and how they did it when you watch a movie or read a book? Here is your chance to become part of a team of forensic investigators. You will collect and analyze evidence from crime scenes, and use logical thought processes and scientific inquiry skills to interpret evidence and explain crimes. This is a laboratory-based course with class lab work, demonstrations, research, reading and class discussion. You will learn to interpret physical and biological evidence, such as fingerprinting, hair and fiber analysis, impression analysis, blood and DNA analysis, forensic entomology and anthropology. You will evaluate your comprehension and progress, apply your evidence analysis knowledge and work collaboratively to solve major crimes. 

• STEP Human Anatomy (Session 2) 

  • Did you know that in 30 minutes, the human body gives off enough heat to bring a gallon of water to a boil? Or that The human heart pumps about 70 milliliters of blood per beat, and it beats about 100,000 times per day. The human body is a complex machine made up of important systems that keep us active and alive. If you were interested in this fact or in the intricacies of the human body, then this is the class might be for you. Students in this course will take a closer look into the main systems of the human body and their important functions and how they all work together to maintain homeostasis/life. Students will perform animal dissections, simulate active scenarios of systems, design body engineering models, particpate in hands on labs, and work on their final project to construct a fully body system. In addition to body system overview, students will also be introduced to nutrition, exercise physiology and immunology. This class is a holistic approach to understanding the body and gain of elevated understanding of systems and anatomy. 

 

Precollege Academic Campus Experience (PACE) Instructor:  

 

Schedule: 

 

All-Staff Training Saturday June 13th 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

 

All classes will run: 

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM  

 

Session 1 Courses run July 6th-10th, 2026 

Session 2 Courses run July 13th-17th, 2026 

 

Precollege Academic Campus Experience (PACE):   

This role supports Precollege programming in the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) through instruction of a middle school precollege course through the Precollege Academic Campus Experience (PACE). An instructor's main role in either program will be to plan and teach their course during the daily instructional block. Instructors are assigned a class of up to 16 students. Instructors are responsible for developing or modifying a course of in person instruction designed to provide high quality, fast-paced learning for elementary aged students (approx. 28 instructional hours per week). There is 1 position to be filled for this role; Badger Precollege offers a variety of programs over the summer and candidates may be considered for multiple positions if their backgrounds and interests align with multiple courses. Hiring will be done on a rolling basis.  Specific course titles which have open positions are listed below under "Course Titles" 

Course Titles: 

• PACE It’s Elemental: Intro to Chemistry (Session 1) 

  • Grab your goggles! In this introductory course we will explore foundational concepts in chemistry such as molecular structure, change, energy, and pH. We’ll discover how all these principles work together in daily life: in food, fireworks, fabric, and more! Students will have an opportunity to engage in hands-on experiments and learn about some of the fascinating Chemistry studies and research happening on the UW Campus.  

 

• PACE Intro to Physics (Session 2) 

  • Ever wonder why you don’t fly off a spinning ride? Or how a skateboard trick seems to defy gravity? In this course, you’ll explore the amazing forces, energy, and motion that shape our world—from roller coasters and rockets to sports and everyday gadgets. This course is packed with exciting experiments, real-world challenges, and creative builds that will get you thinking like a scientist and designing like an engineer.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Measures student performance and progress, utilizing assessment tools to align with established mission and philosophy

• Researches and selects curriculum content, designs courses, and prepares assessment tools regarding specific programs to align with unit objectives and strategy

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify learning barriers and difficulties, develops solutions and aligns resources with student needs to support learner advancement academically

• Instructs continuing education classroom activities and guides learning to align with existing curriculum

• Serves as a subject matter expert and communicates with program affiliates, students, and stakeholders providing information and answering questions based on curriculum materials and standards

Department:

Continuing Studies, Precollege

Compensation:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise or Master teacher designation in a specific intellectual or talent area 

Education:

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload an Academic C.V., cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure your Academic C.V. and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Contact Information:

Zachary Yafai
HR Business Partner
zyafai@wisc.edu

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