Head of Instructional Programing

The Wisconsin Historical Society , considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.

At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history.  for more information about WHS’ mission, vision, and core values.

WHS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization because we truly believe this is the most effective way to attract, engage, and retain the best talent and the most meaningful way to support our mission.

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The Head of Instructional Programming provides agency and statewide leadership on services related to primary source literacy and research instruction for academic faculty, students, librarians, and lifelong learners. This role serves as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Learning Officer on the growth and impact of the WHS research instruction program across the state and Great Lakes region.

They lead WHS as an expert on instructional philosophy and practice, develop curricular materials, and coordinate programming for multiple audiences. The position independently implements professional duties and administers projects related to primary source literacy and research instruction.

This position promotes and coordinates instruction services in collaboration with librarians, archivists and other Society colleagues, as well as academic faculty, students and teachers. The incumbent is part of the UW-Madison Libraries network and as such provides library liaison services to the University of Wisconsin-Madison history department and the wider campus community.

The salary will be between $35.00 - $40.00 per hour plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current or former state employees may vary according to the applicable pay provisions found in the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

This position is in pay schedule 13, range 02. The classification for is Education Consultant. A 12-month probationary period will be required.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

Interested permanent classified state employees should complete this application process to apply.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Certain positions within WHS may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications in order to be considered for this position.

Minimally qualified candidate will have experience in the following:

• Coordinating experiences related to research instruction
• Engaging learners with primary source materials
• Working with manuscripts and archival reference sources

In addition to minimum qualifications, a well-qualified candidate will additionally have experience in two of the following areas:

• Current archival and library principles and practices especially as they relate to instructional methods and programming
• Development of programs and resources related to research instruction and/or primary source literacy for…