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Job Summary:

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS) is seeking a motivated, well-rounded, and enthusiastic individual to join our department to contribute to our hands-on learning opportunities that serve our rapidly growing undergraduate population. This position will provide instruction for multiple courses that support the curriculum for the department’s two majors: Animal and Veterinary Biosciences and Dairy and Food Animal Management. 

This position will also have a prominent role in our ADS youth programming and undergraduate recruitment efforts. Badger Dairy Camp (BDC) is a summer youth program for middle and high school students, and the successful applicant will lead the planning and execution of this camp on an annual basis. In addition to BDC and other youth programming, the ADS department prioritizes undergraduate recruitment and collaborates with the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences on undergraduate recruitment activities on an ongoing basis.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy

• 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

• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

Department:

Animal and Dairy Sciences

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is $85,000 but is negotiable based on experience, qualifications, and internal parity considerations. 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

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach applied courses in animal science (including careers), animal ethics, dairy herd management, animal management, or other related areas.

• Experience designing syllabi, lab activities, and experiential learning modules.
• Demonstrated communication, planning, and coordination skills through experiences involving instruction, educational programs, outreach activities, project management, event coordination, or other relevant initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with curriculum development in agricultural sciences.
• Experience with youth programming, mentoring, and/or recruitment of undergraduate students.

Education:

• Master’s degree – Required

In Animal Sciences, Dairy Sciences, Meat Sciences or related field

• PhD Degree- Preferred

In Animal Sciences, Dairy Sciences, Meat Sciences or related field

How to Apply:

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/application materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

Cover Letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience

References (required) – List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Sample teaching materials and student evaluations (optional)

It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Please note, when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews. Failure to upload all required materials may result in your application not being considered.

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. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employee F1 STEM OPT Extension participants.

Contact Information:

Wes Bollinger - HR Generalist ([email protected])

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