PEOPLE Summer University Math Instructor

Job Details

Salary:

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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:Teaching Specialist

Job Summary:

Develop and teach math curriculum to high school students during summer enrichment program. Sometimes, in collaboration with subject matter coordinator, be able to develop summer course curriculum in math for high school students.

Math instructors should be able to work with students with varying levels of math knowledge, be able to facilitate hands on math activities and review math skills to prepare students for their upcoming school year.

This position is part-time and a terminal appointment. Expected work will be from June 22, 2026, through July 10, 2026.

Expected schedule will be:

Orientation and Planning: June 22 - 26

PSU 2 Instruction Dates: Mon June 29 – Thu July 2 (4 instructional days)

PSU 3 Instruction Dates: Mon July 6 – Fri July 10 (5 instructional days)

Class Time: 10:00 am – 11:15 am

This position is fully on-site.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

Department:

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.

Compensation:

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

Required Qualifications:

• One year experience teaching Mathematics

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year teaching experience

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required

Certification in high school or secondary math instruction preferred

How to Apply:

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-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 11, 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.

Contact Information:

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