Job Summary:

The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is looking for an instructor to teach a course, Sustainability in Practice (ES-600) on a short term basis for the Fall 2024 semester. The course will conduct interdisciplinary investigation with an emphasis on real world challenges. It will examine environmental issues and apply, often in a team context, a variety of academic perspectives and methodologies, and cultivate academic and professional abilities such as establishing connections within the larger community, developing strategies for analyzing and addressing problems, developing field skills in ecosystems, and working with others trained in fields different from one's own.
The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies is serious about elevating underrepresented voices, promoting anti-racism, and modeling inclusive excellence at UW-Madison. As the most interdisciplinary academic unit on campus, we believe the diverse perspectives and experiences of our community are key to innovation and shared success.

Responsibilities:

Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 60% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• 10% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• 30% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Required
Master's Degree
Minimum of a master's degree required in environmental studies, sustainability, or related fields

Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience
• Previous experience and knowledge of sustainability concepts

Work Type:

Part Time: 33.3% - 50%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 4 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $43,071 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Final salary will be based on the number of credits and for one semester

Additional Information:

This position has the possibility of being extended, based on instructional need.
Please note that 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.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background.

Contact:

Lili Gagliano
lili.gagliano@wisc.edu
608-890-4747
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Lecturer(TL020)

Department(s):

A40-GAYLORD NELSON INST ENV ST/OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

303320-AS

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