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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec II
Job Summary:
The Research Animal Resource and Compliance (RARC) Training Program is looking for a driven, enthusiastic professional to join a collaborative team that teaches UW–Madison researchers and animal care staff how to work with research animals ethically, responsibly, and safely.
The Training Coordinator helps to develop, manage, and deliver the UW-Madison research animal training program. A successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability, proficiency, and patience in leading hands-on training sessions for a wide range of species, such as: mice, rats, cattle, zebrafish, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, cats, dogs, sheep, swine, poultry, and xenopus. This includes the ability to teach basic surgery techniques, such as: Anesthesia, aseptic technique, tissue handling, and wound closure.
Additional responsibilities include tracking and documentation of training and collaborating effectively with veterinary, research, and animal care staff to develop training materials.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development and engagement programs and activities
- Researches, designs, and/or acquires learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning
- Provides training and technical support directly to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums
- Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms
- Advises and supports groups working on program-level curricular design and development by facilitating the work, and by contributing expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design, and learning technology. May also contribute subject matter expertise
- Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies
- Designs, develops, organizes, maintains, and consults on instructional materials, activities, curricula, and assessment resources in accordance with current pedagogical practices, cognitive/learning science, and design tools and methods
- Collects, organizes, interprets, and disseminates data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness
- Designs, develops, or recommends multimedia learning materials. Facilitates communications with multimedia service providers to ensure instructional needs are met
Department:
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Research Animal Resources & Compliance
Compensation:
The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $65,000 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/ vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications include a minimum of 2 years relevant hands-on animal experience in a work or classroom setting, teaching and/or training experience, and comfort with public speaking. The Training Coordinator must communicate professionally and effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include proficiency in animal handling, substance administration, and blood collection techniques for common laboratory and agricultural species; knowledge of the behavior, biology and husbandry of laboratory and agricultural animal species; surgical knowledge and experience in anesthesia, aseptic technique, tissue handling, wound closure; excellent computer skills; experience with online learning platforms and module creation; experience with a learning management system (LMS) for documenting and tracking training; ability to work in a highly collaborative and flexible team environment; and curriculum development or educational program management.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree is preferred
How to Apply:
Click on the “Apply” button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
Resume
Letter of Qualifications
Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
Please note that successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship, on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Contact Information:
For questions on the position, contact: Tambrey Dinges, tdinges@wisc.edu.
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