• Job Description

  Req#: 510861

  Department Overview:	Badger Precollege, Division of Continuing Studies
  Anticipated Start Date:	Sunday, July 19th, 2026
  Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	Friday, July 31st, 2026
  Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Not Remote
  Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 30 Maximum: 40
  Schedule:	All Staff Training: Saturday, June 13th 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM BSS Opening Sunday: Sunday, July 19th 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Program Dates: Monday, July 20th – Friday, July 31st Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: $3,150 lump sum Maximum: $3,150 lump sum
  Number of Positions:	1
  Qualifications:	● Bachelor’s Degree in Education or content related field ● 2 years of teaching experience with precollege students preferred. Student teaching experience will be considered. ● Graduate level coursework, completed or in progress, is preferred. ● Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging content to high school students is preferred. ● Strong communication skills and ability to work well with students, administration, and support staff ● Experience planning and modifying curriculum to meet the needs of all students ● Respect for individual differences and individuality.
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	A successful high school instructor and curriculum developer blends academic expertise, instructional design, and interpersonal skills. They must be both architects of learning experiences and mentors who inspire students, ensuring the curriculum is rigorous, engaging, and aligned with future academic pathways. ● Teaching experience working with high school students ● Subject matter expertise and deep understanding of discipline ● Knowledge of learning theories, pedagogy and adolescent development ● Awareness of digital tools, learning management systems (Canvas), and emerging educational technologies.
  Position Summary/Job Duties:	Instructor and curriculum designer for the Mathematical Sciences: Exploring Contemporary Applications and Tracks course for the Badger Summer Scholars Program. Program dates are July 19 – July 31, 2026. The instructor’s main role in the program is to review curriculum with existing material and be a teacher and a facilitator of learning. Instructors can expect to work with a class size of up to 18 high school students. Course description listed below: Have you ever wondered, “When will I actually use this math in real life?” or "What careers or fields of study exist within mathematical sciences?" This course explores how mathematical thinking informs today’s world and the contemporary applications in which higher level math is applied in abstract fields like differential geometry, topology, and algebra to solve complex, non-intuitive problems in science, technology, and engineering. Math is in everything we do, from infrastructure and technology to the systems that support daily life and societal functions. Through lectures, discussions and investigations, you'll develop skills in understanding data and informed decision making, applying logic and reasoning to complex problems, and applying problem solving to real world examples of mathematics. In this course, you'll explore academic pathways and career options in the mathematical sciences, helping you identify areas of study and professions that align with your interests and strengths. Instructors are responsible for: ● Developing (or modifying) an engaging course with activities and lessons designed to provide high quality and fast-paced learning for high school students including elements of college, major, and career preparation revolving around the class topic. ● Developing curriculum with existing material following Badger Precollege templates and process (Complete Syllabus including course information, weekly schedule, daily lesson plans, presentation slides, and materials.) ● Completing all hiring requirements and trainings required by Human Resources at the UW-Madison ● Participating in staff orientation before the program begins (June 13th) ● Attending instructor check in meetings scheduled throughout the program. ● Attending opening and closing day events July 19th and July 31st, 2026 ● Leading daily instructional sessions M-F 9:00-2:30pm, July 19th – July 31st , 2026 for a group of 8-18 students ● Completing post program student evaluation materials. Instructors can expect to teach eager, curious students with a strong interest in the subject matter. For more information, please visit our website at https://precollege.wisc.edu/badger-summer-scholars/
  Physical Demands:	N/A
  Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: 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:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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