Statistics & Data Science Instructor

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and paid time off

Competitive benefits package

Retirement benefits

Job summary

UW–Madison’s Department of Statistics seeks passionate instructors to join a growing team focused on delivering high-quality courses and supporting modern data science degree programs. Responsibilities include managing instruction, assessing student performance, and serving as the primary academic contact for students.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, teaching across classroom, online, and laboratory settings, and collaboration with faculty to enhance curriculum innovation.

Qualifications

• At least one year of work experience in an educational, research, or industry setting.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Must possess a high degree of initiative
• Proven track record of working effectively both independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• 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
• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Deadline management

Initiative

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree required, PhD preferred

Job description

UW–Madison’s Department of Statistics seeks passionate instructors to join a growing team focused on delivering high-quality courses and supporting modern data science degree programs. Responsibilities include managing instruction, assessing student performance, and serving as the primary academic contact for students.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, teaching across classroom, online, and laboratory settings, and collaboration with faculty to enhance curriculum innovation.