What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathogen Surveillance Education Program Manager position at University of Wisconsin Madison?
The successful candidate will initially develop and implement three separate programs:
1. A semester long course to teach honors undergraduate students about environmental pathogen surveillance
2. Develop a small summer research program for undergraduate students. This includes helping students find summer research labs and then developing and implementing the wrap around programming
3. Develop a small 2-week program to teach non-specialists about environmental pathogen surveillance
They will also be required to obtain necessary administrative and biosafety approvals for holding the courses and associated programs and activities.
This person will also have the opportunity to share course materials with other institutions and publish any learnings, as appropriate.
These programs will be developed and implemented with guidance and help from David and Shelby O'Connor. This person may also have opportunities to develop other public facing materials to share research from ongoing pathogen surveillance projects between the O'Connor labs and the community.
- 20% Designs curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction in courses within that discipline
- 5% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
- 20% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and trains faculty and other instructional staff in use of said instructional techniques and programs
- 15% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
- 5% Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
- 5% May administer budget and personnel for instructional grants and programs
- 10% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
- 20% Organizes and directs a summer research program for university students
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Required
PhD in molecular biology, virology, genetics, or a related field
Specific qualifications:
1. At least two years leading courses for undergraduate students
2. Successfully developed at least one semester-long course
3. Directly managed undergraduate researchers
4. Direct experience sequencing viral or bacterial pathogens, either in a research or educational setting
5. Experience working with bioinformatics either in a research or educational setting
Full Time: 100%
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.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $65,353 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0).
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
How to Apply:To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:Tia Seguin
tia.seguin@wisc.edu
608-263-3731
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Teaching Faculty III(TL027)
Department(s):A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PATHOL-LAB MED/ANAT PATH
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:309704-AS
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Salary : $65,353
