World Languages Education Teaching Faculty

Department: School of Education / Curriculum and Instruction · Academic Staff, Regular, Teaching Faculty II · 12‑month, non‑tenure‑track appointment (50%–100% FTE, adjustable based on program needs and budget)

About the role

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a World Languages Teaching Faculty position within our innovative secondary teacher preparation program. Housed in a top‑ranked department known for its research‑based initial educator licensing, our program engages teacher candidates through practice‑based field experiences in local classrooms and community‑based educational spaces. As our campus sits on ancestral Ho‑Chunk land—a place known as Teejop since time immemorial—we respect the inherent sovereignty of the 12 First Nations in Wisconsin. Our teacher education programs actively integrate and honor these legacies of resistance and resilience as part of our ongoing commitment to shaping an equitable educational future. We are seeking a dynamic educator to provide leadership for our World Language Education (WLE) program and mentor pre‑service candidates across a range of target languages. The core portfolio centers on World Language Education; appointments exceeding 50% FTE will include teaching additional courses across the teacher education program that align with the candidate’s professional expertise and program needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach world language education course(s) in the content pedagogical series, with potential opportunities to teach additional courses across the teacher education program.
• Supervise teacher candidates in their field placements and manage and mentor field supervisors in their work with students and cooperating teachers.
• Lead WLE program planning, implementation, and overall cohort progress management—including the application process for incoming candidates and certification/degree completion for graduating cohorts.
• Develop and maintain sustainable, collaborative relationships with cooperating teachers and local school partners.
• Direct strategic recruiting initiatives to engage, enroll, and support a diverse applicant pool, and collaborate with coordinators across other secondary content areas to assess and improve the overall program and contribute to state and university review processes.
• Work with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline.
• Assess learner performance and prepare reports recommending instructional improvements.
• Develop teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy; may train other staff in use of these techniques.
• Provide classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including grading.
• Supervise the day‑to‑day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed.
• Assist in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs.
• Assist in defining the objectives of the program and play a major role in carrying out program duties.
• Make presentations to faculty and staff members on instructional programs and techniques.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ experience teaching a world language at the elementary or secondary level (grades PK‑12).
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, written and oral communication skills, and an exceptional record of classroom instruction.
• Demonstrated commitments to social justice, equity, inclusion, diversity, asset‑based perspectives, and evidence‑based teaching practices.
• Master’s degree in language education or related field required.

Qualifications

• Experience and expertise in teacher education at the university level, teacher coaching, mentoring, or professional learning (supervising clinical placements and/or developing school/community/university partnerships) — preferred.
• PhD (or ABD) — preferred.

Pay

Minimum $80,000 annually (12‑month basis), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tax‑advantaged savings accounts
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

Schedule

12‑month academic staff appointment; FTE may fluctuate between 50% and 100% based on programming needs, budget considerations, and the number of courses assigned.