Teaching Faculty I

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•$70,000 - $104,503

About The Position

The primary duties are teaching, overseeing, and developing materials for a variety of undergraduate computer science courses. The courses to be taught include introductory programming courses (level 200-400) and may also include advanced undergraduate courses (level 500). The standard workload is two 3-4 credit courses per semester, which may be two lectures of the same course or two different courses. Class sizes are typically in the 150-450 student range. Associated duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining course webpages; developing exams and assignments; managing student grades; developing and maintaining course management tools to support grading and testing; holding weekly office hours; training and supervising teaching assistants. Depending on the course, teaching assistants may lead discussion and laboratory sections. Duties also include service on departmental committees associated with undergraduate education and advising, teaching a 1- credit course, developing new curricula, or other similar duties. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#10008049; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the College to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

Requirements

One year of college-level teaching experience in computer science or a related technical or scientific field
Excellent classroom communication skills
Proficiency with Java and/or Python programming languages
Fundamental knowledge of Introductory Programming Language

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage graduate and undergraduate classroom and lab settings, including oversight, assessment, student support, and instructional logistics
Familiarity with online teaching tools and techniques that help with efficient course organization, communication, and management in large-class environment
Fluency with C/C++, C#, Matlab, or JavaScript

Responsibilities

Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
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
Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading