Teaching Faculty (MSL)

Responsibilities:

75% teaching (generally instructing 3 courses per semester (fall, spring, summer) in a 100% online program with asynchronous and synchronous components), typically including:

• one 3-credit course (core courses in the MSL program (https://sports-leadership.education.wisc.edu/)
• 3-credit capstone course (777)
• 3-credit field course (700)

25% in-person program support, including engagement and partnership/relationship building/sustaining with the UW Athletics department, K-12 schools, other colleges and universities, and other sports entities for field placements

Note: This is a hybrid position that can be primarily remote, with in-person attendance required for some department meetings and other events. A touchdown office space will be provided in the Education Building (Madison, Wisconsin) as needed for meetings, events, and occasional in-office work.

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

• Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline

• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading

• Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs

• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques

• May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques

• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

• School of Education / Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) / Master's in Sports Leadership (MSL) program

• Minimum $75,000 annually
• 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.

• Expertise/ability to teach core courses in the MSL program (https://sports-leadership.education.wisc.edu/)
• Experience successfully building and sustaining partnerships and relationships

• Candidates with expertise in the psychology of coaching or similar topics are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with experience instructing classes online at the graduate level are encouraged to apply.

• PhD or other terminal degree required

• Go to the "Apply Now" area and select your current UW Employment Status.
• Please submit (1.) a CV/resume and (2.) a cover letter including: (a.) your interest in the position and sports leadership; (b.) your experience teaching online and for graduate students; (c.) your experience with partnership building.
• If selected as a finalist, applicants will be asked to provide references. Be prepared to include people who can speak to your teaching experience and/or program/partnership development.
• Search timeline: If selected as a finalist, applicants will be contacted in early November to sign up for an interview time. Interviews will take place in mid-November. It is anticipated that an offer will be made by early December.

• Administrative contact: Jessica Carew, ELPA Department Administrator, gile2@wisc.edu, 608-263-2730

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