Teaching Faculty I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and paid time off

Competitive insurances and savings

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Statistics at UW–Madison is seeking passionate, experienced instructors to join a growing team dedicated to teaching high-quality courses, supporting modern data science degree programs, and driving curriculum innovation.

Key responsibilities include managing course instruction, assessing student performance, assisting with curriculum development, and serving as the primary academic contact for students.

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 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

Ability to meet deadlines

Initiative

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree (required)

PhD preferred

Job description

• Retirement benefits

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Faculty I

Job Summary:

The Department of Statistics at UW–Madison is seeking passionate, experienced instructors to join a growing team dedicated to teaching high-quality courses, supporting modern data science degree programs, and driving curriculum innovation. Key responsibilities include managing course instruction, assessing student performance, assisting with curriculum development, and serving as the primary academic contact for students.

Key Job 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

Department:

UW-Madison, College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Department of Statistics

Compensation:

The minimum starting salary is $75,000, but may be negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits

More Benefits information can be found here.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience teaching at the college / university level
• Excellent teaching, interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills

Education:

Master’s Degree Is Required, PhD Is Preferred

Please note that reference checks will be conducted for finalists. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.

Conditions of Appointment:

This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

For position related questions, please contact:

Derek Bean

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

For technical questions related to your job application, please contact:

Kayla Weisensel

Email: [e-mail]

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