What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Faculty position at University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Biochemistry?
- Category: Teaching and Learning
- Employment Type: Onsite
- Employment Type: Staff-Full Time
- Application Period Opens: Apr 4 2025 - 1:35pm CDT
- Apply By: Apr 18 2025 - 11:55pm CDT
The individual in this positions will 1) provide technical, organizational, and teaching support for our large-enrollment general biochemistry courses for science majors and non-science majors, 2) develop courses for greater freshman and sophomore contact with our undergraduate majors, and 3) foster the incorporation of evidence-based, effective teaching practices across all our courses, including opportunities to collaborate with colleagues on additional pedagogical and administrative functions.
Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Teaching during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
- Leading discussion sections and holding office hours for students
- Creating quizzes, exams, problem sets, and problem set solutions
- Managing websites for several undergraduate courses including maintaining and tabulating students' point totals from exams, quizzes, etc. grades
- Overseeing an undergraduate peer-mentoring system that provides small-group tutoring for at-risk students
- Coordinating the efforts of graduate student teaching assistants
- Assisting faculty in creating pedagogically effective materials for class presentation
- Developing new undergraduate courses in collaboration with research faculty
- Serving as an ombudsperson for enrolled students
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Education
Required
PhD
Biochemical, molecular, biological, or related field
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A broad knowledge of the molecular basis of biological processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based, effective science-based teaching methodologies and curriculum development strategies.
- The ability to master the range of software required for large-enrollment courses such as the UW's Canvas course management system, chemical-drawing software, presentation software, active-learning software, and technology for student in-class participation.
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary
Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending On Qualifications
The minimum salary for this position is $70,000. However, the final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. 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. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf
Additional Information
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.
Salary : $70,000