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University of Wisconsin – Madison Looking for Teaching, Learning, And Technology Specialist I Or Ii Full Time
Job no: 278001-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department:VET M/MEDICAL SCIENCES
Location: Madison
Categories: Teaching and Learning
Job Summary:
The Teaching, Learning and Technologist Specialist plays an important role in supporting the instructional goals of the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM). This position requires the ability and willingness to fully collaborate with and interact as part of a team within and across SVM departments. This position demands excellent communication skills and a strong determination to improve not only their professional skills, but also the overall impact of the courses they participate in. This position works closely with dozens of faculty and hundreds of students, providing customer service, safety and laboratory material assistance.
This is a demanding position, requiring the ability to spend many hours on your feet at a time, repetitively lifting at least 40 pounds and, at times, working odd or extended hours. The individual hired must be able to work around small and large animal cadavers and teaching specimens, and assist in the harvest and preservation of tissues. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, and have some experience with Canvas, and possess an interest in creating educational content and models. This position will need to ensure the safe storage, collection, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste; manage inventory, place orders and perform quality control for equipment, spaces and materials/supplies.
Responsibilities:
Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist II (TL004)
Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist I (TL003)
Tasks:
- Assists course coordinators with the coordination and instruction of the laboratories, incorporating specimens, equipment and live animals and the creation of new teaching tools and models.
- Provides support and creates schedules for laboratory and non laboratory courses
- Assists with updating the animal teaching protocols as needed to meet current USDA standards and pass RARC certification.
- Assist in the ordering and handling of cadavers for all DSS and DMS laboratories and courses.
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
Qualifications:
Prefer individual who has two years of experience for each of the following: Small animal handling. Experience participating and assisting in the instruction of small animal veterinary, anesthesia, induction, surgical preparation, and patient recovery.
License/Certification:
Required
CVT – Certified Veterinary Technician
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $40,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
This position requires independent decision-making skills, advanced organizational ability, and the ability to multitask. The qualified candidate must be able to manage inventory, place orders and perform quality control for our equipment, spaces and materials/supplies.
How to Apply:
To apply for the position, please click on “Apply Online” to begin the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, current resume, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references.
Questions about the position can be directed to: Katie Harmelink ([email protected])
The distinguishing factor between titles will be determined based on years of experience, specific skills, and/or competencies.
Contact:
Katie Harmelink
[email protected]
608-262-6455
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec I(TL003) or Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec II(TL004)
Department(s):
A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/MEDICAL SCIENCES
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
278001-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.