Teaching Faculty I in American Indian & Indigenous Studies

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The American Indian & Indigenous Studies Program (AIIS) seeks a dynamic professional to join our team as a non-tenure-track Teaching Faculty. This position will teach two 3-credit courses per semester and two 3-credit summer addition they will serve as the academic advisor for students pursuing a certificate in AIIS.

In addition to home departments advisors in L&S are a part of an active advising community and interdependent system. During the academic year L&S advisors meet monthly as a consortium for information sharing and ongoing training. All L&S advisors also contribute to the campus Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) program for a couple weeks in summer and a few days in January to advise new L&S first-year and transfer students.

This position is onsite and full-time 100%.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy

• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

• CoordinatesoutreachtoUWstudentsandcampusunitstogenerateinterestinAmerican Indian&IndigenousStudiesincludingrelationship-buildingwithunderrepresentedgroups.

• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

• Provides classroom online and/or laboratory instruction including grading

• 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

Department:

College of Letters & Science American Indian & Indigenous Studies

Compensation:

The typical starting salary for this position is $60000 - $72000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3 years experience teaching at the college level and supervising teaching assistants

• Experience with curriculum development and evaluation

• Experience advising students

• Ability to use technology effectively

• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent written communication skills

• Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in using Canvas learning management system

• Understanding of technological trends and integrating high-quality instruction across multiple modalities.

Education:

PhD required; focus in American Indian & Indigenous studies or close related field

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. You will be asked to upload the following:

• A cover letter summarizing your interest and relevant experience for this position (max 1 page);

• A current CV focusing on education and activities most relevant to this position (max 5 pages);

• A teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy (max 2 pages); and

• Evidence of strong teaching excellence (e.g. awards CV syllabi course evaluations teaching observations and other artifacts).

Your cover letter and CV should address how your skills knowledge and abilities are transferable to this role. Please note there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references including a current/most recent supervisor.

Contact Information:

For questions on the position contact: Denise Wiyaka

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