Please see the PVL below for a General Ecology Course Coordinator. This is a wonderful opportunity for a person with broad interests and training in ecology, and a desire to develop new pedagogical approaches, on a campus with an unequaled number of ecologists and evolutionary biologists on the faculty and staff.
Cheers, Tom Thomas J. Givnish Henry Allan Gleason Professor of Botany University of Wisconsin-Madison givn...@wisc.edu University of Wisconsin - Madison Position Vacancy Listing PVL # 88413 Working Title: General Ecology Course Coordinator Official Title: FACULTY ASSOCIATE (D92DN) or ASSOC FACULTY ASSOC (D92FN) or ASST FACULTY ASSOC (D92LN) Degree and area of specialization: M.S. or Ph.D. in ecology, environmental science, organismal biology or related field. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: - Experience with undergraduate instruction and pedagogy and dedication to maintaining quality undergraduate ecology education. -Excellent management, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills and the ability to be self-motivated. - Ability to use and update computer applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation programs), web technology (course websites, social media), and educational technology (Learn@UW, Canvas, in-class technology). - Strong quantitative, statistical and geospatial skills and ability to use associated software. - Enjoys working outdoors in all types of conditions and has knowledge of natural history and the ability to identify common local plants and animals. - Ability to conduct educational assessments and revise course objectives and goals. - Knowledge of and familiarity with campus academic resources recommended. Position Summary: Provide logistical support for Zoology/Botany/Forest and Wildlife Ecology 460 and teach one or more sets of lab and discussion sections (~20-25 students). Support lecture, laboratory and discussion sections, multiple faculty members, and teaching assistants for ~ 90-140 students each semester to promote a high standard of undergraduate education. Principal duties: Laboratory and discussion support (50%): - Develop, prepare, and revise laboratory exercises, laboratory manual, and discussion reader, in consultation with faculty instructor - Train and mentor teaching assistants to teach laboratory exercises, including at least one 2-3 hour meeting per week and additional informal meetings, teach laboratories as needed - Prepare materials for weekly laboratory exercises, maintain the lab and its equipment, and order supplies - Coordinate outdoor field activities, including gaining permissions and permits from land holders, and arranging travel - Manage use of computers for laboratory exercises including hardware and software updates, and creating, loading, and testing exercises - Create and execute lab exam and other types of evaluations as requested - Assist with planning and execution of discussion section materials as requested - Coordinate laboratory grading Teaching (20%): - Teach one laboratory section and one discussion section each semester as needed. Additional sections may be added depending upon course enrollment. - Conduct assessments of course content and instructional methods, which can be used to improve the teaching of subsequent lab and discussion sections during the same semester and into the future Course administration, logistics, and communication (15%): - Handle course administration including management of the course waiting list, budget, and student fees - Coordinate with professors (Botany, Zoology, and Forest and Wildlife Ecology) to plan course syllabus, schedules, laboratory exercises, and readings - Encourage communication among course instructors and semesters to promote equivalent learning experience, assess and improve pedagogical approaches, and conduct long-term planning for laboratory modernization and purchasing of computers, software, and equipment as needed - Create a positive learning environment for undergraduate learning, consult and communicate with undergraduates about course, mentor honors students as needed - Participate in final grade assignment including lecture and lab components - Other duties as assigned Lecture support (15%): - Attend and assist with in-class learning activities for all lectures, present one to three lectures per semester as requested, and participate in preparation and grading of lecture exams and assignments Additional Information - This position will be appointed at 70%. The appointment percentage may increase up to 100% depending on the level of course enrollment. - This is a highly demanding and independent position which requires schedule flexibility and some weekend and evening work. - This position is expected to begin the term ca. January 1 this year, and on August 1 each year to prepare for the fall semester. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. A period of evaluation will be required ************************* Employee Class: Academic Staff Department(s): L&S/BOTANY Full Time Salary Rate: Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) Term: This is a renewable appointment. Appointment percent: 70% - 100% Anticipated begin date: JANUARY 01, 2017 Number of Positions: 1 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION Application must be received by: DECEMBER 18, 2016 HOW TO APPLY: Select "Apply Now" at: http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/493723/general-ecology-course-coordinator. For this position you will need to upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should outline how your experience meets the required qualifications of the position. Questions about the position can be directed to: GENERAL ECOLOGY COURSE COORDINATOR at UW–Madison<http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/493723/general-ecology-course-coordinator> jobs.hr.wisc.edu GENERAL ECOLOGY COURSE COORDINATOR. Apply now Job no: 88413-AS Work type: Staff Full or Part Time, Staff-Full Time, Staff-Part Time Department: L&S/BOTANY/BOTANY Julie Olson Paul Department of Botany Fax: N/A 132c Birge Hall Email: jkols...@wisc.edu<mailto:jkols...@wisc.edu> 430 Lincoln Drive, Madison WI 53706 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. ) If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: http://www.oed.wisc.edu/478.htm NOTE: Please indicate in writing if you request that your identity be kept confidential. If you do not indicate your preference to remain confidential, the University may be required to disclose your identify and/or application materials. The identity of finalists and successful candidates will be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 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