Teaching Faculty I in Life Sciences Communication

Salary:

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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Teaching Faculty I

Job Summary:

The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) invites
applications for a Teaching Faculty I position to help educate and
inspire our students. As a recognized leader in science
communication research, teaching, and practice, LSC offers
undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs.

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and
delivering instruction in science communication, digital media, and
design courses; mentoring and supporting students; evaluating and
grading student work; maintaining instructional materials and
course websites; and contributing to departmental instructional
initiatives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in teaching and
coordinating multiple sections of introductory science
communication coursework, including supervising and mentoring
graduate teaching assistants to ensure a high-quality and
consistent student experience. Additional responsibilities include
teaching upper-level courses in digital and print media design and
web design for the sciences, fostering student engagement and
success, holding regular office hours, and participating in
departmental service and program activities.

This position requires a commitment to student-centered teaching,
effective science communication, instructional innovation, and
collaboration with faculty, staff, and teaching assistants. The
ideal candidate will have demonstrated success communicating
complex scientific information to diverse audiences and helping
students develop the skills needed to communicate science
effectively through written, visual, and digital media.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate 8-16 sections of LSC 100: Science and

Storytelling, including supervising and mentoring graduate teaching
assistants

• Teach one section of LSC 332: Digital and Print Media

Design

• Teach one section of LSC 532: Web Design for the Sciences
• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive

feedback

• Maintain course materials, instructional resources, and course

websites

• Support student success through mentoring, advising, and regular

office hours

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and instructional teams to

advance departmental curriculum and instructional goals

This is a full-time, 9-month, onsite position with an anticipated
start date early January 2027. Summer instructional opportunities
may be available as well. The position requires a one year
evaluation period and is contingent upon successful completion of a
criminal background check.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees

involved in instructional support as needed

• 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

Department:

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Life Sciences
Communication. To learn more about our department, visit our
website at: https://lsc.wisc.edu/home/about/.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary (9-month) for this position is $60,000.
However, 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

Required Qualifications:

Experience explaining and presenting complex scientific topics to
students and non-technical audiences using clear, accessible, and
audience-appropriate language

Experience in digital and print media design on science-related
content for broad public audiences through print and/or digital
communication channels, such as newsletters, magazines, websites,
blogs, or other publications

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior teaching experience in higher education

Experience developing and delivering online or hybrid course
instruction

Education:

PhD in Communication or relevant social science field is
required

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current
employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under "".
You will be prompted to upload the following required
documents:

• Resume - Detail your educational and professional

background

• Cover letter - Address each of the required and preferred

qualifications as they relate to your work experience

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student

evaluations

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.

There is only one attachment field; please upload all
application materials here. Please submit only the materials
specified; additional materials will not be reviewed. Failure to
upload all required materials may result in your application not
being considered.

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
the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this
position. Note: The College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
(CALS) cannot employ F-1 OPT STEM Extension participants.

References: Finalists will be asked to provide contact information
(phone and email) for three references, one of which must be a
current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted
without prior notice.

Contact Information:

Hong Zhang

hong.zhang@wisc.edu

Work Phone: (608) 265-4473

Fax: (608) 262-6716

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