Teaching Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Wisconsin

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Faculty II

Job Summary:

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.

• Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques
• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques

Key Job Responsibilities:

- Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
- Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
- Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs
- Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques
- May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques
- Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
- Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
- Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

Department:

Department of Plant Pathology

Compensation:

$75,000 - $85,000 Depending on Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

- At least two years of experience managing instructional laboratory courses in plant pathology or a closely related subject area; i.e., a classroom, online, and/or laboratory environment.
- Experience assessing student learning in laboratory and lecture settings.
- Experience designing and/or modifying the hands-on components of instructional laboratory activities; e.g. developing the learning goals and outcomes for the lab, planning for materials, obtaining necessary materials, developing the protocols for students to follow, designing the assessment of student learning, etc.
- Criminal Background Check will be required.
- Evaluation/Probationary Period will be required.
- Working conditions, lifting requirements, driving authorization
- The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Working knowledge of basic biology of four major plant pathogen groups (fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes).
- Experience working with microbial culture and plant propagation in a laboratory setting.
- Experience providing training and oversight to students/trainees.

Education:

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related discipline.

How to Apply:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

Cover letter (required) – Refer to your related work experience

It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Contact Information:

For questions, please contact Amy Ducy at amy.ducy@wisc.edu.

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