Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist I

About the role

The Food Animal Production Medicine (FAPM) section within the Department of Medical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to assist with and support the design, development, and enhancement of applied research initiatives, instructional activities, and outreach programs in dairy production medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating and organizing research trials focused on dairy herd health, including collection and processing of qualitative and quantitative on-farm data.
• Support data entry, organization, and ongoing maintenance of research databases and devices to ensure accurate, timely, and evidence-based answers to dairy industry questions and contribute to the integration of research findings into teaching and outreach activities.
• Manage farm logistics and stakeholder relations for research, teaching, and outreach purposes; schedule, organize, and coordinate farm logistics; maintain long-term relationships with dairy farms and veterinary clinics; conduct follow-up communications; and support data/sample collection and reporting workflows for both teaching and research activities, including coordination of research protocols and on-farm trial implementation.
• Maintain SVM farm-travel vehicles for research, teaching, and outreach purposes (cleaning, fueling, scheduling maintenance, winter prep); coordinate vehicle use across departments; oversee staging-area organization, equipment tracking, and supply management to ensure readiness for both instructional activities and field-based research operations, including specialized research equipment.
• Handle billing and mileage tracking for farm visits related to research, teaching, and outreach initiatives; manage procurement of research, teaching, and outreach supplies, update shared resources and departmental records, assist with visiting students and guests, and support events such as career fairs and alumni engagements.
• Care for and maintain research and teaching equipment and areas; track inventory levels and place replenishment orders for research and teaching materials.
• Manage scheduling for FAPM and clinical rotations; communicate with students, arrange room reservations, work with specimens, prepare course materials and equipment, support on-farm teaching, and maintain student/faculty communication throughout the year.
• Maintain FAPM digital resources like the website and apps; manage photo archives; communicate career and learning opportunities to students and clubs; acknowledge partnerships; represent the department in clinics, farm visits, and college events while also supporting dissemination of research findings, stakeholder communication, and outreach efforts related to applied research programs.
• Assists with the design and development of engaging, effective learning experiences which may be face-to-face, blended, and/or online (20%).
• Contributes to researching, designing, and/or acquiring learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning (10%).
• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research (and teaching) equipment and research (and teaching) area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders for research and teaching materials (10%).
• Assists with providing basic training and technical support to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums (15%).
• Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms (5%).
• Assists with research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results (10%).
• Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies (5%).
• Provides support for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness (5%).
• Assists with the design and development of multimedia learning materials (5%).
• Provides support for faculty development and engagement programs and activities (5%).
• Completes initial edits, reviews, and updates of existing instructional materials (10%).

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, basic spreadsheets, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to shoulder height.
• Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.