World Languages Education Teaching Faculty

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a World Languages Teaching Faculty position in its secondary teacher preparation program. The program provides teacher candidates with practice-based field experiences in local classrooms and community-based educational spaces, and integrates commitments to equity and the recognition of Indigenous legacies. This is a 12-month, academic staff, non-tenure-track position with an anticipated appointment ranging from part-time to full-time. The assignment may fluctuate between 50% and 100% FTE according to programming needs, budget considerations, and courses assigned. The central portfolio is World Language Education (WLE). Appointments above 50% FTE will include additional teacher education courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and program needs. The faculty member will teach world language education courses, supervise and mentor teacher candidates and field supervisors, lead WLE program planning and cohort progress, build partnerships with schools and cooperating teachers, and direct recruitment and program-improvement efforts. The role also includes broader instructional responsibilities such as assessing learner performance, developing effective teaching techniques, providing instruction and grading, supporting instructional staff, and contributing to grant proposals and program reviews.

Requirements

At least three years of experience teaching a world language at the elementary or secondary level (grades PK–12).
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, written, and oral communication skills.
An exceptional record of classroom instruction.
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, inclusion, diversity, asset-based perspectives, and evidence-based teaching practices.
Master’s degree in language education or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience and expertise in university-level teacher education, teacher coaching, mentoring, or professional learning, including supervising clinical placements and/or developing school, community, or university partnerships.
PhD or ABD.

Responsibilities

Teach world language education courses in the content pedagogical series, with opportunities to teach additional teacher education courses.
Supervise teacher candidates in field placements and manage and mentor field supervisors working with students and cooperating teachers.
Lead WLE program planning, implementation, and management of cohort progress, including applications for incoming candidates and certification or degree completion for graduating cohorts.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with cooperating teachers and local school partners.
Direct strategic recruitment initiatives to engage, enroll, and support a diverse applicant pool.
Collaborate with coordinators across secondary content areas to assess and improve the program and contribute to state and university review processes.
Work with faculty to identify and develop methods for advancing instruction in the discipline.
Assess learner performance and prepare reports recommending instructional improvements.
Develop teaching techniques that improve course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy; may train staff in these techniques.
Provide classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including grading.
Supervise day-to-day activities of instructional-support work-unit employees as needed.
Assist in developing grant proposals to fund model instruction programs.
Assist in defining program objectives and play a major role in carrying out program duties.
Make presentations to faculty and staff on instructional programs and techniques as appropriate.