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Precollege Intro to Law Instructor

University of Wisconsin Madison
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2026
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile:Cont Edu Prog Instructor NE Job Summary: Job Description Badger Precollege Middle School programs science field instructors for the following programs and courses: Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP) Instructor: Schedule: All-Staff Training Saturday June 13th 1:00pm - 4:00pm All classes will run: Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Session 1 Courses run June 14th-19th, 2026 Session 2 Courses run June 21st-26th, 2026 Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP): This role supports Precollege programming in the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) through instruction of a middle school precollege course through the Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP). An instructor's main role in either program will be to plan and teach their course during the daily instructional block. Instructors are assigned a class of up to 16 students. Instructors are responsible for developing or modifying a course of in person instruction designed to provide high quality, fast-paced learning for elementary aged students (approx. 28 instructional hours per week). There are 5 positions to be filled for this role; Badger Precollege offers a variety of programs over the summer and candidates may be considered for multiple positions if their backgrounds and interests align with multiple courses. Hiring will be done on a rolling basis. Specific course titles which have open positions are listed below under "Course Titles" Course Titles: STEP Intro to Law (Session 1 and Session 2) The Law course is an introduction to the law and the legal system in contemporary American society. In this course, the case study method is used to analyze individual rights as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and as interpreted by the courts. It also examines the two major branches of the law - criminal law and civil law. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of law, but even more importantly, they will enhance critical thinking and communication skills through group discussions, games, courtroom simulations and hands-on projects. Field trips and guest speakers will introduce students to real-world experience. Teamwork, critical thinking, communication skills and leadership are key skills learned in the course. Key Job Responsibilities: Measures student performance and progress, utilizing assessment tools to align with established mission and philosophy Researches and selects curriculum content, designs courses, and prepares assessment tools regarding specific programs to align with unit objectives and strategy Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify learning barriers and difficulties, develops solutions and aligns resources with student needs to support learner advancement academically Instructs continuing education classroom activities and guides learning to align with existing curriculum Serves as a subject matter expert and communicates with program affiliates, students, and stakeholders providing information and answering questions based on curriculum materials and standards Department: Continuing Studies, Precollege Compensation: LUMP SUM - Fixed STEP Instructor: $1350-$2200 per session Required Qualifications: 2 years of teaching experience with middle school aged students preferred. Student teaching experience will be considered. Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging content to middle school aged 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 * Experience working with middle school aged students Preferred Qualifications: Expertise or Master teacher designation in a specific intellectual or talent area Education: Bachelor's Degree REQUIRED Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in Education or content related field in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree. How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload an Academic C.V., cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. 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