Science Communication Educator & Course Lead

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kentucky; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I position. This 9-month, full-time, onsite role focuses on developing and delivering instruction in science communication, digital media, and design, while mentoring graduate teaching assistants to ensure high-quality student outcomes.

Responsibilities include teaching multiple sections of introductory courses, upper-level courses in digital/media design for

Qualifications

• Experience explaining and presenting complex scientific topics to students and non-technical audiences using clear, accessible language.
• Experience in digital and print media design on science-related content for broad public audiences.
• Prior teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience developing and delivering online or hybrid course instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate 8-16 sections of LSC 100: Science and Storytelling, including supervising and mentoring graduate teaching assistants
• Teach one section of LSC 332: Digital and Print Media Design
• Teach one section of LSC 532: Web Design for the Sciences
• Assess learner performance and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Maintain course materials, instructional resources, and course websites
• Support student success through mentoring, advising, and regular office hours
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and instructional teams to advance departmental curriculum and instructional goals

Skills

Science communication

Digital media design

Public speaking

Education

PhD in Communication

Job description

The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I position. This 9-month, full-time, onsite role focuses on developing and delivering instruction in science communication, digital media, and design, while mentoring graduate teaching assistants to ensure high-quality student outcomes.

Responsibilities include teaching multiple sections of introductory courses, upper-level courses in digital/media design for