Assistant Teaching Professor Notice of Filing

Job Summary: Full-time Teaching Professor position teaching a 3/2 course load and serving as the Director of the African Language Program.
Teaching Professors are expected to teach undergraduate level courses of various sizes.
This position specifically will offer an introductory pedagogy course on African language instruction, an online introduction to less-commonly-taught-language (LCTL) self-instruction course, an online multi-language seminar for students engaged in self-instruction, and additional topics courses with variable content.
Responsibilities associated with directing the African language program include: training, supervising, and on-boarding all African languages instructors and Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants (FLTAs); reviewing and providing feedback on course syllabi and course schedules; overseeing the development of new elementary curriculum for elementary language classes; annual evaluation of African language instructors; coordination of course-share language program with other Big Ten Academic Alliance; and monitoring student progress in language courses offered.
In addition to teaching and the responsibilities associated with directing the African language program, the Language Director is expected to participate in departmental & university service.
Responsibilities: Please note: The process for placement into the Teaching Professor and Research Professor titles is to be determined.
Designs and facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction within an academic discipline to ensure quality delivery of instruction and integration of content within an academic work unit.
Each department must define the specific substantive criteria for level advancement, however, differences between successively higher title levels must reflect demonstrable differences in experience and knowledge gained, applied to the specific duties of the function.
Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading.
Serves as an instructor of record.
10% Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction 5% Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study 30% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance 20% May supervises student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction 5% Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline 5% Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations 5% Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit 20% Teaches classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
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Education: Required PhD PhD in African Cultural Studies or related field required by the start date of this position.
Qualifications: -Expertise in African language teaching methods and pedagogy, with the ability to develop online platforms and other innovative approaches as demonstrated by two years of employment experience is required.
-Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level in areas that include sociolinguistics, language pedagogy, curriculum design, online instructional design, language documentation, etc.
is preferred.
-Superior-level command of the Yoruba language is preferred.
-Previous participation in multi-PI cross-disciplinary grants is preferred.
*All qualifications must be met before the position start date.
Work Type: Full Time: 100% Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: FEBRUARY 25, 2024 Salary: Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) Additional Information: A competitive recruitment and selection process was conducted for this employment opportunity and a U.
S.
worker was not selected.
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Candidates who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
The UW-Madison is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities to people from all backgrounds to help create a diverse, welcoming, empowered, and inclusive community.
UW-Madison encourages women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
Unless confidentiality is requested, information regarding applicants must be released upon request.
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
How to Apply: The position has been filled.
This posting is mandatory to meet a United States Department of Labor requirement.
See the job posting for more details.
Interested candidates will find the position announcement and application online at Jobs at UW and should submit 1) a cover letter describing general research and career interests; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) one representative published manuscript from your previous work or dissertation chapter; and 4) a list of three professional references with contact information.
For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than July 28, 2023.
The position will remain open until filled.
Applicants with questions may contact either Lu?s Madureira, ACS Department Chair, 608-262-8168, lmadurei@wisc.
edu, or Bill Bach, ACS Department Administrator, 608-262-2041, wbach@wisc.
edu.
Contact: William Bach wbach@wisc.
edu 608-262-2041 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Official Title: Teaching Assistant Professor(TL055) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/AFRICAN CULTURAL STUDIES Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 293518-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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