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High School Youth Program Instructor: Intersections of Governance: Political Science, Policy, and Law


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  • Job Description

      Req#: 508294

      Department Overview:

      Badger Precollege, Division of Continuing Studies

      Anticipated Start Date:

      July 20th, 2025

      Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

      August 1st, 2025

      Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

      Not Remote

      Anticipated Hours Per Week:

      Minimum: 25 Maximum: 35

      Schedule:

      June 14th: All-Staff Training, 1pm-5pm
      July 20th-August 1st: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

      Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

      $2,880

      Number of Positions:

      1

      Qualifications:

      - Bachelor’s Degree in Education or content related field
      - 2 years of teaching experience with K-12 students preferred. Student teaching experience will be considered.
      - Graduate level coursework, completed or in progress, is preferred.
      - Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging content to middle school students is preferred.
      - Energetic approach to learning
      - Strong communication skills and ability to work well with students, administration, and support staff
      - Experience meeting the needs of all students
      - Respect for individual differences and individuality.

      Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

      - Experience working with high school students
      - Experience teaching content area subject

      Position Summary/Job Duties:

      Instructor and curriculum designer for the Intersections of Governance: Political Science, Policy, and Law course for the Badger Summer Scholars program. Program dates are July 20- August 1, 2025. The instructor’s main role in the program is to design curriculum and be a teacher and a facilitator of learning. Instructors can expect to work with a class size of up to 16 high school students. Course description listed below:

      This course provides students with a nuanced understanding of how Political Science, Public Policy, and Law interplay and shape societal governance. Students will delve into the foundational theories of political science, the intricate processes of policy formulation, and the framework of legal systems. Through a blend of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, the course will examine how political ideologies influence policy decisions, the legal implications of policy choices, and the ethical considerations in lawmaking. Special opportunities to interact with related UW-Madison programs will be offered as well. By the end of the course, students will have developed a critical perspective on the interconnectedness of politics, policy, and law, equipping them with the skills to analyze and engage in multifaceted governance issues and the careers associated with them.


      Instructors are responsible for:
      ● Developing (or modifying) an engaging course with activities and lessons designed to provide high quality and fast-paced learning for high school students including elements of college, major, and career preparation revolving around the class topic.
      ● Developing curriculum following Badger Precollege templates and process (Complete Syllabus including course information, weekly schedule, daily lesson plans, presentation slides, and materials.)
      ● Completing all hiring requirements and trainings required by Human Resources at the UW-Madison
      ● Participating in staff orientation before the program begins
      ● Attending instructor check in meetings scheduled throughout the program.
      ● Attending opening and closing day events July 20 and August 1, 2025
      ● Leading daily instructional sessions M-F 9:00-2:30pm, July 21 - August 1, 2025 for a group of 8-16 students
      ● Completing post program student evaluation materials.

      Instructors can expect to teach eager, curious students with a strong interest in the subject matter. For more information, please visit our website at https://precollege.wisc.edu/badger-summer-scholars/.

      Physical Demands:

      N/A

      Institutional Statements:

      Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

      UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

      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.wisc.edu

      Accommodation Statement:

      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/

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