Job Description

Job Summary:

The Astronomy department teaches a range of courses to a wide variety of majors both inside and outside of the discipline. Introductory courses, such as Astronomy 103, consist of lectures led by instructors, with discussion sections led by Teaching Assistants (TAs). 500 students per semester enroll in Astronomy 103, taught by 4 TAs and 2 instructors. The course sequences include lecture demonstrations, in-class technology, course web presence, and assessment of student learning.

Summary of Principal Duties:
Assist with and teach an introductory Astronomy survey course each semester. Assist with course management, including exams, student issues, enrollment, and technology; curriculum development that may include e-learning, active learning, collaborative learning, writing of discussion problems and quizzes, demonstrations, and laboratories; development and administration of assessment; and teaching assistant coordination and development. Work with department to incorporate teaching and learning best practices, including sharing successful examples with other faculty members.

Teach one graduate or undergraduate major course per semester, such as coursework in Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology. Assist with course management, including exams, student issues, enrollment, and technology; curriculum development that may include e-learning, active learning, collaborative learning, writing of discussion problems and quizzes, demonstrations, and laboratories; development and administration of assessment; and teaching assistant coordination and development.

33%
Teach one section of an introductory Astronomy survey course each semester.

33%
Teach one graduate or undergraduate major course each semester.

20%
Administrative management of undergraduate survey courses each semester (~500 students, 4 TAs, per semester)
- oversee web presence of courses (Learn@UW, Moodle, etc.)
- set up course web sites
- provide access to course web sites for course staff
- set up/maintain course calendar
- post course documents on course web site
- set up and maintain gradebook
- answer student questions (helpdesk) about website problems, grades
- provide technical support (helpdesk) for online quizzes
- provide technical support (helpdesk) for online homework
- provide technical support (helpdesk) for in-class technology (i.e. clickers)
- schedule and organize proctors for exams, make-up exams, McBurney exams
- schedule review sessions
- handle student enrollment issues
- Curriculum development including e-learning, active learning, collaborative learning, demonstrations, and laboratories.
- develop course materials, discussion problems, quiz & exam questions, homework
- maintain a collaborative web site where faculty and staff can share course materials and best practices
- develop and maintain PowerPoints or videos of lecture demonstrations

5%
Development and administration of assessments:
- administer and analyze results from surveys, course evaluations and assessment tools
- maintain records, evaluate trends
- work with other faculty members to make appropriate use of assessment for curriculum, planning, and instruction

9%
Course teaching assistant coordination and training for undergraduate survey courses in the academic year (~8 TAs):
- attend weekly course meetings
- visit discussion sections and provide feedback to TAs
- review weekly labs with TAs
- review discussion section plans & materials with TAs
- assist with department TA training

Responsibilities:

Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 20% 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
• 5% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• 66% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 9% Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

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Education:

Required
PhD
Focus in Astronomy or Astrophysics required.

Qualifications:

- Ongoing studies in astronomy and astrophysics
- Previous teaching experience at college/university level preferred

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 21 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $65,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The salary will be paid out over 9 months. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as sick leave; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits. Employees have the option to continue benefits for the full calendar year.

Additional Information:

There is a possibility the position could work with other intro courses, as well as honors courses.

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. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferrable to this role, and outline your instructional and course development background.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.

For questions on the position, contact: Steve Anderson, stevea@astro.wisc.edu

Contact:

Amy Barger
barger@astro.wisc.edu
608-263-7106
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See "> RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Teaching Faculty I(TL025)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ASTRONOMY/ASTRON

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

311745-AS

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