TRIO Student Support Services Math Specialist - PRECOLL | TRIO and Pre-College Programs - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock

Universities of Wisconsin • Janesville, WI

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About The Position

TRIO and the Educational Opportunity Programs office at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County seeks a Teaching Specialist in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (Teaching Specialist, TL024) This will be a 50% FTE part-time fixed-term appointment. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon the needs of the University, funding, staffing requirements, enrollment, and external forces. For information on fixed-term contracts, please see UW System Admin Policy 1250: Job Security. Reporting to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services and Learning Support Center, the TRIO Math Specialist teaches a partial course load each semester and provides math tutorial support services to TRIO Student Support Services Scholars.
TRIO is a federally funded program that provides structured academic, personal and career assistance to students as they complete their college education. At UW-Whitewater's Rock County campus, TRIO has been empowering students since 1980, and hundreds have gone on to earn their four-year degree at schools around the state and nation. Students in the TRIO program not only get their degree, but they do it with honors. TRIO students are well-represented on the Dean's List and among campus scholarship winners.
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s. UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

Requirements

• Minimum A Master’s Degree in a related field
• At Least one year of experience in teaching and/or tutoring in an educational setting
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with student populations such as first-generation college students, students with documented disabilities and/or federally low income students
• Experience working in TRIO or other college access programs
• Experience teaching developmental and lower-division college mathematics or co-requisite support courses
• Experience with database and engagement platforms and software such as: Student Access, PeopleSoft, Canvas, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, EAB Navigate, Stellic

Responsibilities

• Individually or in LEA tutorial courses, tutor TRIO SSS students who are enrolled in math courses (MAT 090, 091, 103, 108, 110, 113, and 117) or in other courses requiring quantitative reasoning
• Conduct formal and informal needs assessment of TRIO SSS students’ mathematical skills
• Develop math workshops and/or study groups based on TRIO students’ needs and interest
• Develop curricular materials and instructional strategies for LEA courses and supplemental materials for all math courses
• Maintain contact with TRIO SSS students enrolled in math courses to offer them academic support
• Maintain records of all student contacts and prepare reports on student progress and the delivery of support services by utilizing EAB Navigate
• Meet regularly with TRIO SSS staff to assess needs and monitor progress of individual students.
• Attend weekly TRIO SSS Staff meetings
• Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with math faculty
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director
• 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
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Facilitates classroom and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses including assessment of student performance

Benefits

• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.
• To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees