Teaching Specialist

Job Summary:

Serve as a Teaching Specialist in the Department of Chemistry for one or more of the following courses. The number of sections required for a 50% appointment is listed behind each course:

Chem 103, General Chemistry I (Two sections)
Chem 104, General Chemistry II (Two sections)
Chem 109, Advanced General Chemistry (Two sections)
Chem 115, Chemical Principles I (Two sections)
Chem 311, Chemistry Across the Periodic Table (Two sections)
Chem 327, Fundamentals of Analytical Science (One section)
Chem 329, Fundamentals of Analytical Science (One section)
Chem 341, Elementary Organic Chemistry (Four sections)
Chem 343, Organic Chemistry I (Four sections)
Chem 344, Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory (One section)
Chem 345, Organic Chemistry II (Four sections)
Chem 346, Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory (One section)
Chem 561, Physical Chemistry (Three sections, discussion only)
Chem 562, Physical Chemistry (Three sections, discussion only)
Chem 563, Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (Three sections)
Chem 564, Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (Three sections)
Chem 565, Biophysical Chemistry (Three sections, discussion only)

One 50% appointment equals approximately 20 hours per week for the entire semester. Duties are similar to those of a teaching assistant and include the following:
-Participate in labs and discussion sections
-Attend staff meetings
-Hold office hours
-Preparation time
-Proctor exams
-Grade assignments and exams

Responsibilities:

Teaches the quiz, tutorial, discussion or lab section(s) of a course or assists in the development of materials or programs under the direction of an academic staff or faculty member. May perform the same work as a Teaching Assistant, but is not a UW student.

• 70% Facilitates classroom and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses including assessment of student performance
• 10% Assists with the development of instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction under the direction of an academic staff or faculty member
• 20% 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
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of B.S. in chemistry or related field required.

Qualifications:

Advanced college chemistry courses required.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 25% - 100%

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
The salary for a full time (100%) position for an academic year (9 months) is $50,000. The salary for this fall semester position will be prorated based on the appointment duration and percentage.

Additional Information:

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

How to Apply:

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

For questions on the position, contact: Beatriz Lemire, beatriz.lemire@wisc.edu, 608-890-0298.

Applicants must upload a cover letter and c.v. or resume. Please ensure these documents address your qualifications for this position.

Top candidates will be asked to provide contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Contact:

Beatriz Bolanos Lemire
beatriz.lemire@wisc.edu
608-890-0298
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Teaching Specialist(TL024)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CHEMISTRY/CHEMISTRY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

313957-AS

 

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