Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Information School (iSchool), teach LIS 613: User Experience Design 3, in a web-based / online format for the summer semester of the 2024-25 academic year; May, 19 - August 24, 2025.

Responsibilities:

Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

80% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
10% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
10% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

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

Education:

Master's Degree

Minimum of a Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Information Studies, Design, Computer Science or closely related field required.

Qualifications:

Experience working or teaching in the field of user experience design required. Knowledge of user experience design presentation skills. Experience teaching online preferred.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 32.5% - 100%

It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 3 month appointment.

This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Additional Information:

There is a possibility this position can be extended in subsequent semesters to teach the course listed on this PVL, or similar courses within the department. This position may become renewable if there is a need for an ongoing appointment.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "" button to start the application process. For questions on the position, contact: Steve Sylte, ssylte@wisc.edu 608-890-1335. To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your course(s) of interest, qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of semesters, and type of relevant work experience listed above.

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