Teaching Specialist in Chemistry

Job Summary: Serve as a Teaching Specialist in the Department of Chemistry for one or more of the following courses: Chem 103 - General Chemistry I Chem 104 - General Chemistry II Chem 344 - Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory Chem 563/564 - Physical Chemistry Lab Duties are similar to those of a teaching assistant and include the following: -Teach lab and discussion sections -Attend staff meetings -Hold office hours -Preparation time -Proctor exams -Grade assignments and exams Responsibilities: Teaches the quiz, tutorial, discussion or lab section(s) of a course or assists in the development of materials or programs under the direction of an academic staff or faculty member.
May perform the same work as a Teaching Assistant, but is not a UW student.
70% Facilitates classroom and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses including assessment of student performance 10% Assists with the development of instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction under the direction of an academic staff or faculty member 20% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
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Education: Minimum of B.
S.
in chemistry or related field required.
Qualifications: College-level physical chemistry course required.
Work Type: Full or Part Time: 25% - 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 2 month appointment.
Salary: $45,478 SUMMER SESSION Fixed The salary for a full time (100%) position for an academic year (9 months) is $45,478.
The salary for this summer session position will be prorated based on the appointment duration and percentage.
How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions on the position, contact: Beatriz Lemire, beatriz.
lemire@wisc.
edu, 608-890-0298.
Applicants must upload a cover letter, c.
v.
or resume, and contact information for three professional references, including your current supervisor.
References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.
Contact: Beatriz Bolanos Lemire beatriz.
lemire@wisc.
edu 608-890-0298 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Official Title: Teaching Specialist(TL024) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CHEMISTRY/CHEMISTRY Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 295169-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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