PEOPLE Summer University English Instructor

Develop and teach English curriculum to high school students. Grade coursework as appropriate. Develop curriculum in collaboration with PEOPLE Educational Content Specialist.

This position is part-time, 47%.

Terminal appointment, will be from June 22, 2026, through July 10, 2026.

This position is fully on-site.

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

• Assists with the development of instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction under the direction of an academic staff or faculty member

• Facilitates classroom and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses including assessment of student performance

• Develop hands-on activities

• Arrange field trips as appropriate

Division for Teaching and Learning, Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE)

Our precollege program is designed to help students become viable college candidates for UW-System institutions, with an emphasis on UW-Madison. PEOPLE will help college scholars progress toward graduation and ensure that the students' college experience is enriching; intellectually, socially, personally, and professionally.

The annual salary for the position is $45,000, and will be pro-rated based on FTE and appointment duration.

Required Qualifications:

• One year teaching English content

• One year teaching high school students

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required by June 1, 2026

Master's Degree in related field preferred

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

-Cover Letter

-Resume

Please note when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is May 06, 2026, at 11:59 PM (CST).

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years.

Daniel Alurralde, alurralde@wisc.edu, 608-279-6249

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