Teaching Faculty I

Job Summary:

The primary duties of this position are teaching, overseeing, and developing materials for a variety of undergraduate computer science courses. The courses to be taught include all introductory programming courses (level 200-400), and may also include advanced undergraduate courses (level 500); see http://www.cs.wisc.edu/courses/list for the list of courses. The standard workload is two 3-4 credit courses per semester, which may be two of lectures of the same course or two different courses. Class sizes are typically in the 150-300 student range.

Associated duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining course web pages; developing exams and assignments; managing student grades; developing and maintaining course management tools to support grading and testing; holding weekly office hours; training and supervising teaching assistants. Depending on the course, teaching assistants may lead discussion and laboratory sections.

Duties also include service on departmental committees associated with undergraduate education and advising, teaching a 1-credit course, developing new curricula, or other similar duties.

Responsibilities:

Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 5% Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance
• 10% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 10% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• 55% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 5% Departmental service or participate in outreach/extra-curricular instructional activities
• 15% Teaches classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

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Education:

Required
PhD in Computer Sciences, mathematics, or a related field is required by the start date of the position.

Qualifications:

Required: Expertise in systems (broadly), including storage systems, distributed systems, networking, and datacenters. Industry experience as well as research experience in said areas.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Salary is negotiable, commensurate with years and diversity of experience.

Additional Information:

This position will start in January 2025.

How to Apply:

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

For questions on the position, contact: Lance Potter at lpotter@wisc.edu.

To apply for this position, you must submit one document in pdf format that contains the following information:

1. Cover Letter (Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above)
2. CV/Resume
3. Teaching statement
4. Summary of teaching evaluations
5. An example of a previous syllabus

Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Contact:

Lance Potter
lpotter@wisc.edu
608-263-6759
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Teaching Faculty I(TL025)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/COMPUTER SCI/COMP SCI

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

306521-AS

 

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