Mathematics Education Teaching Faculty at University of Wisconsin Madison

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Teaching Faculty IIJob Summary:The Elementary Education Program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applicants for the position of Mathematics Education Teaching Faculty. The program prepares undergraduate teacher candidates to teach in ways that are engaging and affirming building on students families and communities resources particularly for students from marginalized racial cultural linguistic socioeconomic and dis/ability groups. Through their participation in the program teacher candidates gain awareness of how schools reflect both the strengths and inequities of our multicultural multilingual society and become more committed to and more capable of advancing equity and social justice through their professional practice. The program prepares teacher candidates for a variety of certifications: K-9th grade; K-9 with a minor in Early Childhood Education (ECE); K-9 with a minor in English as a Second Language (ESL); or K-9 with minors in both ECE and ESL. This position will begin August 2026.We seek a colleague to join our vibrant community of teacher educators who include world-class scholars leaders of state and national organizations for teachers and teacher educators accomplished teachers and graduate students from all over the globe. Although the Teaching Faculty position is non-tenure track it is renewable and we seek a long-term colleague who will collaborate with other stakeholders (including other instructors staff in the School of Educations Teacher Education Center and community members in and around local schools) to shape and grow the Elementary Education Program.The principal duties of the mathematics education teaching faculty member are:Teach undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education Program as needed (each course counts as 25% of a full workload) focusing on courses on mathematical content knowledge for teaching and methods for teaching mathematics.Teach seminars associated with clinical field components of the elementary education program as needed (each seminar counts as 25% of a full workload; teaching faculty typically teach one seminar in fall and two seminars in spring). This entails:Planning and leading seminars associated with the practicum and student teaching experiencesSupervising and mentoring field supervisors of students in the seminarTracking teacher candidates performance and progress and supporting them in completing their teacher education final performance assessmentSupervise teacher candidates in their field placements as needed (supervising 6-7 practicum students or 4-5 student teachers counts as 25% of a full workload).Attend meetings and serve on committees related to the Elementary Education program as needed (this counts as 25% of a full workload). Examples of such work include collaborating with the Teacher Education Center to recruit and support cooperating teachers participating in Elementary Education program design meetings and collaborating on continuous program improvement.Key Job Responsibilities:Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvementsSupervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as neededWorks with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the disciplineProvides classroom online and/or laboratory instruction including gradingAssists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programsDevelops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniquesMay make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniquesAssists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program dutiesDepartment:School of Education / Curriculum and InstructionCompensation:Minimum: $75000 annually (9-months)Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.Required Qualifications:Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience teaching in a PK-9 setting with a preference for experience teaching mathematics (either alongside other subjects or on its own). Candidates must have excellent interpersonal teamwork written and oral communication skills and an exceptional record of classroom instruction. Candidates must have demonstrated commitments to social justice equity inclusion diversity asset-based perspectives and evidence-based teaching practices.Preferred Qualifications:It is desirable for candidates to have experience and expertise in teacher education at the university level teacher coaching mentoring or professional learning (supervising clinical placements and/or developing school/community/university partnerships).Education:Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction Teacher Education or a similar area is required. A PhD (or ABD) in Mathematics Education is preferred.How to Apply:Please go to the Apply Now area and select your current UW Employment Status. Upload a copy of your current resume and a cover letter. Note: incomplete application packages that do not include all requested documentation will not be considered.Contact Information:Lisa SigurslidInstitutional 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.The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Calculus,Teaching,Tutoring,Geometry,Trigonometry Experience: years Vacancy: 1