Indigenous Education Coordinator

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Teacher Education Center seeks an experienced education professional to work with leaders, instructors, other stakeholders, and students in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The candidate will also work to develop relationships and partnerships in Indigenous communities in Wisconsin. In collaboration with School of Education faculty and staff in the Teacher Education Center candidate will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of a multi-year strategy for positioning the Teacher Education Center and School of Education as leaders in enhancing teaching, learning, and curriculum that focuses on Native American and Indigenous histories, cultures, treaties, and tribal sovereignty, particularly as related to Wisconsin’s Act 31 state statute.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates with faculty, staff, and executive leadership of an academic program, department, division, or institution to develop instructional programs and curricula. Applies learning theory and instructional design models in the consultation, selection, and application of educational methodologies and technologies to promote active learning, refine critical thinking, and increase student success.

• 25% Advises and supports groups working on program-level curricular design and development by facilitating the work, and by contributing expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design, and learning technology. May also contribute subject matter expertise
• 5% Designs, develops, organizes, maintains, and consults on instructional materials, activities, curricula, and assessment resources in accordance with current pedagogical practices, cognitive/learning science, and design tools and methods
• 5% Researches, designs, and/or acquires learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning
• 5% Provides training and technical support directly to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums
• 5% Collects, organizes, interprets, and disseminates data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness
• 5% Designs, develops, or recommends multimedia learning materials. Facilitates communications with multimedia service providers to ensure instructional needs are met
• 35% Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development and engagement programs and activities
• 5% Work closely with university and school partners to support pre-service educators in the integration of American Indian Studies in their teaching and learning
• 10% Develop and sustain mutually-beneficial relationships and partnerships with tribal communities in order to inform the strategy, capacity building, curriculum and program development

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: http://diversity.wisc.edu“>Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required:
Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred:
Master’s Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
Expertise in general American Indian history and context.
Lived experience with Native American and/or Indigenous learners, educators, communities, histories, and/or knowledge systems related to teaching and learning in formal or informal settings.
Demonstrated skill in providing professional development and/or teaching adult learners.

Preferred:
Experience in building and supporting collaborative partnerships.
Experience working with PK-12 teachers and/or in PK-12 settings.
Experience in development of teaching materials.
Wisconsin-specific lived experience with Native American and/or Indigenous learners, educators, communities, histories, and/or knowledge systems related to teaching and learning in formal or informal settings.

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 $60,350 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

How to Apply:

Please click on the “Apply Now” button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to submit:
* A cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of this position
* A current resume
* A list with the contact information of at least three professional references

Contact:

Kelly Hayek
kdhayek@education.wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See http://www.wisconsinrelay.com/“>RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Teach, Learn & Tech Spec III(TL009)

Department(s):

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/TEACHER EDUCATION CENTER

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

281666-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/“>https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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