Teaching Faculty III

Job Summary

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison seeks either a full‑ or part‑time instructional staff member with expertise in strategic communication. We seek a colleague who enjoys close collaboration with fellow instructors to help continue building one of the top strategic communications programs in the country. Known widely for our curriculum innovation and leading‑edge scholars and teachers, we are seeking a colleague who will bring industry experience, fresh ideas, and a commitment to learning outcomes.

• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading.
• Presents evaluations of teaching methods and techniques to those in the institution and elsewhere.
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy, and trains faculty and other instructional staff in use of said instructional techniques and programs.
• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements.
• Designs curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction in courses within that discipline.
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties.
• May administer budget and personnel for instructional grants and programs.
• Develops grant proposals for instructional development and may serve as principal or co‑principal investigator on grants to develop new teaching methods in the discipline.
• Supervises the day‑to‑day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed.

College of Letters & Science, School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is home to one of the oldest schools of journalism and mass communication in the United States. The School, as a department within the College of Letters and Science, is part of one of the nation’s finest public universities and enjoys intellectual resources, teaching and research laboratories, and various sources of research support.

Expected full‑time salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications and will be prorated based on FTE. This position is a 9‑month appointment, with no teaching or service obligations in the summer months.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and retirement benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in strategic communication is required. Experience should include strategy development (campaign, message, media, or brand) and an intimate working knowledge of any of the following…