PSI Instructor

Job Summary: The Pushkin Summer Institute (PSI) is a five-week residential, precollege enrichment program held at University of Wisconsin-Madison for rising high-school juniors and seniors.
The goals of the project are to build and improve students? Russian language abilities; to build critical thinking, reading, and writing skills; to stimulate student interest in Russia and Russian studies; to prepare students for the demands of college life; to expose students to the opportunities UW-Madison and the Madison community have to offer.
Pending final approval of external funding, the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) seeks to hire two, full-time PSI lecturers for summer 2024.
PSI lecturers will be responsible for participating in orientation activities as well as instructor meetings throughout the program.
The six-week contract (June 9, 2024-July 20, 2024) includes one week of training and orientation (held virtually, June 10-14, 2024) and five weeks of instruction (in-person: June 17-July 19, 2024).
Under the supervision of the PSI On-Site Director, PSI lecturers will 1.
Teach a non-credit Russian language course for high school students.
Classes meet Monday-Friday, 8:50 -10:45 am and 12:05-2:10 pm.
Full-time instructors (1.
0 FTE) will teach both morning and afternoon.
2.
Prepare syllabus, lesson plans, and teaching materials; prepare, administer, and grade classroom and homework assignments and exams; and hold office hours.
3.
Participate in weekly all-staff meetings and all sessions of pedagogy workshops organized by PSI.
4.
Lead at least two cultural events during the program and participate in educational co-curricular events.
5.
Hold one office hour for students per week.
Learn more about the Pushkin Summer Institute at: https://pushkin.
wisc.
edu/ This appointment is for summer 2024 only.
There is no presumption of reappointment.
Responsibilities: Coordinates a pre-college program and plans, facilitates, and evaluates related events.
Instructs courses for a pre-college program in support of preparing individuals to be successful in their higher education endeavors.
60% Designs and drafts program specific materials and resources for an educational pre-college program 15% Develops, facilitates, and evaluates educational pre-college program content and materials 15% Identifies opportunities for pre-college program improvement or new service development 10% Schedules, secures, and communicates logistics and resources in support of educational program events and conferences Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
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Education: Required Master's Degree Minimum of MA required, PhD preferred, in fields related to Russian language and culture, Second Language Acquisition, World Language Education, or a related field required.
Qualifications: Advanced-mid or higher proficiency in Russian; prior training and experience in foreign language teaching; minimum two semesters of experience teaching Russian language; experience with distance learning pedagogy and technology 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, 1 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding Salary: Minimum $47,727 SUMMER SESSION Depending on Qualifications Additional Information: Short term summer position with no presumption of reappointment.
Positions will run from June 9-July 20, 2024.
How to Apply: Please submit the following items through the online jobs portal by the assured consideration date: - Cover letter that addresses your teaching philosophy and your interest in this position.
At the end of the cover letter, please provide names and contact information for two professional references who have direct knowledge of your teaching.
- CV or resume.
- Syllabus from a language course you have taught.
Contact: Jennifer Tishler jtishler@wisc.
edu 608-262-3379 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Official Title: Pre-College Svcs Coordinator(OE015) Department(s): A10-INTL DIVISION/CREECA Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 291350-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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