The Department of Life Sciences Communication is a leader in science communication research, teaching, and practice. We offer programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. Learn more about LSC by visiting our website: https://lsc.wisc.edu/. 

Instructional responsibilities for the Teaching Faculty I include:
- Teaching two sections of Life Sciences Communications (LSC) 212: Introduction to Scientific Writing
- Teaching one section of (LSC) 560: Scientific Writing
- Teaching one section of (LSC) 561: Scientific Writing for the public

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering lectures on scientific writing, holding weekly office hours, maintaining class websites, evaluating and grading student work and projects, and participating in departmental activities.

LSC 212: Writing effective science digests, proposals, newsletters, and trade magazine articles for agriculture, natural resources, health and science-related topics - meets Communication B requirements

LSC 560: Communication of scientific information to other scientists through technical writing (writing for publications; grant writing etc.) - open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students - to meet Communication B requirements

LSC 561: Communication of scientific information to the public - Focuses on science writing concepts and techniques that can be used to communicate purposefully and effectively with public audiences about science, research, and technology - open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students-meets Comm B requirement

• 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
• 5% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 5% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• 80% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 5% Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

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Required
Master's Degree in Journalism, Communications or related discipline

Preferred
PhD in Social Sciences, Humanities, Physical Sciences, or Biological Sciences

Required:
- Five years of experience writing and editing on science-related topics to broad, non-scientific audiences for publications such as newsletters and trade magazine articles
- Demonstrated ability to effectively teach complex scientific material using easy-to-understand terminology and language

Preferred:
- Previous teaching experience or transferable skills with motivation to excel in higher education

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $56,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Actual salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf 

Evaluation/Probationary Period may be required
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.
University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience

Evidence of teaching effectiveness (required)

It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Hong Zhang
hong.zhang@wisc.edu
608-265-4473
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Teaching Faculty I(TL025)

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/LIFE SCI COMM

Academic Staff-Renewable

313928-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.