One-year (2022-2023) position of Teaching Faculty I of Classics
((This is a different position from the one circulated on March 29th))
University of Wisconsin
TEACHING FACULTY OF CLASSICS
Job no: 255409-AS
Job Summary:
The Department of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for the one-year (2022-2023) position of Teaching Faculty I of Classics. Applicants should specialize in Ancient Greek language and culture, and be able to teach courses in Latin. The teaching load is 2/3 or 3/2. Duties will include development and delivery of undergraduate-level courses in Ancient Greek culture, Ancient Greek language, and Latin language; graduate-level courses in Ancient Greek language and contribution to the graduate program in Classics; and participation in departmental activities.
Responsibilities:
Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.
* 5% 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
* 10% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
* 10% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
* 70% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
* 5% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
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 and Inclusion<http://diversity.wisc.edu/>
Education:
Required
PhD in Classics (or related discipline) in hand by the time of appointment
Qualifications:
Necessary qualifications include:
-proven ability to engage students in active, student-centered learning
-collegiality and willingness to contribute to the service needs and professional life of the department
Preferred qualifications include:
-creativity in developing courses in Classical Humanities that engage a wide and diverse audience
-experience with innovative teaching methodologies, including digital humanities
-active research profile and established involvement with professional societies
University of Wisconsin
TEACHING FACULTY OF CLASSICS
Job no: 255409-AS
Job Summary:
The Department of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for the one-year (2022-2023) position of Teaching Faculty I of Classics. Applicants should specialize in Ancient Greek language and culture, and be able to teach courses in Latin. The teaching load is 2/3 or 3/2. Duties will include development and delivery of undergraduate-level courses in Ancient Greek culture, Ancient Greek language, and Latin language; graduate-level courses in Ancient Greek language and contribution to the graduate program in Classics; and participation in departmental activities.
Responsibilities:
Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.
* 5% 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
* 10% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
* 10% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
* 70% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
* 5% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
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 and Inclusion<http://diversity.wisc.edu/>
Education:
Required
PhD in Classics (or related discipline) in hand by the time of appointment
Qualifications:
Necessary qualifications include:
-proven ability to engage students in active, student-centered learning
-collegiality and willingness to contribute to the service needs and professional life of the department
Preferred qualifications include:
-creativity in developing courses in Classical Humanities that engage a wide and diverse audience
-experience with innovative teaching methodologies, including digital humanities
-active research profile and established involvement with professional societies