Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist I

The Food Animal Production Medicine (FAPM) section within the Department of Medical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is seeking a motivated detail-oriented individual to assist with and support the design development and enhancement of applied research initiatives instructional activities and outreach programs in dairy production medicine.

The candidate will join a unique team of 8 dairy cattle specialists with leading expertise in calf health internal medicine lameness mastitis reproduction epidemiology facility design and animal welfare who perform extensive outreach across Wisconsin and the United States as well as lead active field-based research programs in collaboration with dairy producers and veterinarians.

The successful candidate will have the following duties:

Applied Research and Data Support: Assist with coordinating and organizing research trials focused on dairy herd health including collection and processing of qualitative and quantitative on-farm data. Support data entry organization and ongoing maintenance of research databases and devices to ensure accurate timely and evidence-based answers to dairy industry questions and contribute to the integration of research findings into teaching and outreach activities.

Manage Farm Logistics & Stakeholder Relations for Research Teaching and Outreach: Schedule organize and coordinate farm logistics for research teaching and outreach purposes; maintain longterm relationships with dairy farms and veterinary clinics; conduct followup communications; and support data/sample collection and reporting workflows for both teaching and research activities including coordination of research protocols and on-farm trial implementation.

Oversee Research Teaching and Outreach Vehicle & Equipment Operations: Maintain SVM farmtravel vehicles for research teaching and outreach purposes (cleaning fueling scheduling maintenance winter prep) coordinate vehicle use across departments and oversee stagingarea organization equipment tracking and supply management to ensure readiness for both instructional activities and field-based research operations including specialized research equipment.

Administrative Operational & Financial Support for Research Teaching and Outreach: Handle billing and mileage tracking for farm visits related to research teaching and outreach initiatives; manage procurement of research teaching and outreach supplies update shared resources and departmental records assist with visiting students and guests and support events such as career fairs and alumni engagements.

Coordinate Teaching & Academic Support: Manage scheduling for FAPM and clinical rotations communicate with students arrange room reservations work with specimens prepare course materials and equipment support onfarm teaching and maintain student/faculty communication throughout the year.

Program Communication & Outreach: Maintain FAPM digital resources like the website and apps manage photo archives communicate career and learning opportunities to students and clubs acknowledge partnerships and represent the department in clinics farm visits and college events while also supporting dissemination of research findings stakeholder communication and outreach efforts related to applied research programs.

• Assists with the design and development of engaging effective learning experiences which may be face-to-face blended and/or online (20%)

• Contributes to researching designing and/or acquiring learning resources technologies materials and/or processes to support learning (10%)

• Operates cleans and maintains organization of research (and teaching) equipment and research (and teaching) area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders for research and teaching materials (10%)

• Assists with providing basic training and technical support to learners in settings such as classrooms labs clinics and distance learning mediums (15%)

• Provides consultation training and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms (5%)

• Assists with research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results (10%)

• Analyzes tests troubleshoots resolves issues and provides feedback regarding learning technologies (5%)

• Provides support for collecting organizing interpreting and disseminating data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness (5%)

• Assists with the design and development of multimedia learning materials (5%)

• Provides support for faculty development and engagement programs and activities (5%)

• Completes initial edits reviews and updates of existing instructional materials (10%)

University of Wisconsin Madison - School of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Medical Sciences

Minimum $60000/yr - negotiable based on experience and qualifications

-Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

-Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft 365 applications including Teams basic spreadsheets Powerpoint and Outlook

-Abiity to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height

-Must provide a valid drivers license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

Bachelors Degree preferred

To apply please upload a resume a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications as it relates to this position and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For questions about the application process contact Laura Hess

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