TRIO Student Support Services Math Specialist - PRECOLL | TRIO and Pre-College Programs - University

Position: TRIO Student Support Services Math Specialist - PRECOLL | TRIO and Pre-College Programs - University of
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Position Title:

TRIO Student Support Services Math Specialist - PRECOLL | TRIO and Pre-College Programs - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Teaching Specialist

Job Duties:

TRIO and the Educational Opportunity Programs office at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County seeks a Teaching Specialist in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (Teaching Specialist, TL024)

This will be a 50% FTE part-time fixed-term appointment. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon the needs of the University, funding, staffing requirements, enrollment, and external forces. For information on fixed-term contracts, please see UW System Admin Policy 1250:
Job Security.

Reporting to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services and Learning Support Center, the TRIO Math Specialist teaches a partial course load each semester and provides math tutorial support services to TRIO Student Support Services Scholars.

TRIO Math Specialist Responsibilities:

* Individually or in LEA tutorial courses, tutor TRIO SSS students who are enrolled in math courses (MAT 090, 091, 103, 108, 110, 113, and 117) or in other courses requiring quantitative reasoning

* Conduct formal and informal needs assessment of TRIO SSS students' mathematical skills

* Develop math workshops and/or study groups based on TRIO students' needs and interest

* Develop curricular materials and instructional strategies for LEA courses and supplemental materials for all math courses

* Maintain contact with TRIO SSS students enrolled in math courses to offer them academic support

* Maintain records of all student contacts and prepare reports on student progress and the delivery of support services by utilizing EAB Navigate

* Meet regularly with TRIO SSS staff to assess needs and monitor progress of individual students. Attend weekly TRIO SSS Staff meetings

* Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with math faculty

* Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director

Department Information:

TRIO is a federally funded program that provides structured academic, personal and career assistance to students as they complete their college education.

At UW-Whitewater's Rock County campus, TRIO has been empowering students since 1980, and hundreds have gone on to earn their four-year degree at schools around the state and nation. Students in the TRIO program not only get their degree, but they do it with honors. TRIO students are well-represented on the Dean's List and among campus scholarship winners.

Learn more about UW-Whitewater's Rock County campus here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./rock

Conditions of Appointment:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

* Assists with the development of instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction under the direction of an academic staff or faculty member

* Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

* Facilitates classroom and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses including assessment of student performance

Department:

The College of Integrated Studies TRIO and Pre-College Programs

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a 9-month salary of $19,618.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum A Master's Degree in a related field

* At Least one year of experience in teaching and/or tutoring in an educational setting

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working with student populations such as first-generation college students, students with documented disabilities and/or federally low income students

* Experience working in TRIO or other college access programs

* Experience teaching developmental and lower-division college mathematics or co-requisite support courses

* Experience with database and engagement platforms and software such as:
Student Access, People Soft, Canvas, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, EAB Navigate, Stellic

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

* Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

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