Graduate Program: Employment
Graduate students may receive assistantship funding in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in which they conduct research with faculty members, supervise prospective teachers’ classroom practices, and/or teach courses in our undergraduate programs. These appointments vary in percentage, but often are funded at 33.3%, which affords graduate students tuition remission, health insurance, and monthly stipends.
Current Opportunities
TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
POSITION: Supervisor, 3rd semester elementary education program - mathematics
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
PERCENT APPOINTMENT: 33.3%
DATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 8/7/12 First semester apopintment begins August 27, 2012
Appointment ends May 26, 2013
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: 2012-2013 academic year
APPOINTMENT TYPE: TA Graduate Assistant
SALARY: Full-time rates are as follows: $28,175 (standard);
$32,528 (senior)
Successful candidate must attend or have attended
the UW Diversity Training workshop.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: 1) Graduate Student status
2) Must have taught mathematics in an elementary and/or
middle school classroom for at least 2 years.
DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 1) Supervise ECMC and/or MCEA teacher education
candidates in their third semester (mathematics)
of the elementary education program.
2) Meet weekly with a cohort of undergraduate
students to discuss their experiences in practicum
and connections to methods.
3) Observe each student 2 times over the course
of the semester.
4) Support students as they reflect on their teaching
and work on their portfolios.
5) Meet weekly with other TAs supervising in the
semester and teaching methods.
Candidates must submit the following materials to be considered:
1) Letter of application detailing relevant qualifications
2) Curriculum Vita
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2012
CONTACT: Prof. Anita Wager, awager@wisc.edu
TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
POSITION: Teaching Assistant to teach in EC/ESL program, Curric 550, Methods,
Materials and Activities in Early childhood
Course Description: Activities and materials for use in preschools and kindergartens
related to different models of early childhood education, to
developmentally appropriate curricular goals, and to professional
practices of early childhood educators.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
PERCENT APPOINTMENT: .25%/course
DATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE: First semester appointment begins August 27, 2012
Year-long appointment ends May 26, 2013
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: Fall 2012
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Graduate Assistant
SALARY: Full-time rates are as follows: $28,175 (standard);
$32,528 (Senior).
Successful candidate must attend or have attended the UW
Diversity Training workshop.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: 1) Graduate Student status, 2) Coursework in early childhood
education, degree preferred, 3) experience teaching children
age 0-8 for 2 years, 4) successful college teaching preferred,
5) experience with English Language Learners preferred.
DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Teach CURRIC
550 in new EC/ESL certification program, collaborate with
other instructors in first semester program.
Candidates must submit electronically the following materials to be considered:
1) Letter of application detailing relevant qualifications
2) Curriculum Vita
3) Teaching evaluations (if available)
4) 2 references
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/15/2012
CONTACT: Beth Graue, graue@education.wisc.edu
TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
POSITION: Teaching Assistant to teach in EC/ESL program, Curric 663, Learning
Environments for Initial Education Programs.
Course Description: Basic theories and contemporary patterns of instruction underlying
educational programs for the very young child (3-9). Integrating
and contrasting features of comprehensive curricula for the very
young; play, communication foundations, self concepts, health,
performing arts, and other areas of educational concern.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
PERCENT APPOINTMENT: .25%/course
DATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE: First semester appointment begins August 27, 2012
Year-long appointment ends May 26, 2013
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: Fall 2012
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Graduate Assistant
SALARY: Full-time rates are as follows: $28,175 (standard);
$32,528 (Senior).
Successful candidate must attend or have attended the
UW Diversity Training workshop.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: 1) Graduate Student status, 2) Coursework in early
childhood education, degree preferred, 3) experience
teaching children age 0-8 for 2 years, 4) successful college
teaching experience preferred, 4) experience with
English Language Learners preferred.
DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Teach
Curric 663 in new EC/ESL certification program,
collaborate with other instructors in first semester
program.
Candidates must submit electronically the following materials to be considered:
1) Letter of application detailing relevant qualifications
2) Curriculum Vita
3) Teaching evaluations (if available)
4) 2 references
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/15/2012
CONTACT: Beth Graue, graue@education.wisc.edu
TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
POSITION: Student teaching supervisor, secondary English education
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
PERCENT APPOINTMENT: as yet unknown, dependent on hours allocated by department
DATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE: First semester appointment begins August 27, 2012
Year-long appointment ends May 26, 2013
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: August 27, 2012 - May 26, 2013
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Graduate Assistant
SALARY: Full-time rates are as follows: $28,175 (Standard);
$32,528 (Senior)
Successful candidate must attend or have attended the
UW Diversity Training workshop.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: 1) Graduate Student status; 2) Experience teaching middle
or high school English; 3) Knowledge of common core
standards in English; 4) Demonstrated skills in working
with prospective and/or practicing teachers.
DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Supervise student teachers; direct seminars that
student teachers must attend; communicate with student
teachers and cooperating teachers concerning lessons
planned and taught; provide a bridge between the
university and school districts.
Candidates must submit the following materials to be considered:
1) Letter of application detailing relevant qualifications, hard copy required
sent to the faculty member listed below
2) Curriculum Vita
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 25, 2012
CONTACT: Professor Mary Louise Gomez, 456-D Teacher Education Bldg., 225 North
Mills Street, Madison, WI 53705
TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
POSITION: Teach one section of Children's Literature and supervise prospective
elementary teachers for 3.3 hours in their literacy practicum.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2 (each position has bot a teaching component and a
supervision component)
PERCENT APPOINTMENT: 33 1/3% time
DATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE: First semester appointment begins August 27, 2012
Year-long appointment ends May 26, 2013
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: Fall semester only, appt. ends in December
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Graduate Assistant
SALARY: Full-time rates are as follows: $28,175 (Standard);
$32,528 (Senior)
Successful candidate must attend or have attended the
UW Diversity Training workshop.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: 1) Graduate Student status; 2) Knowledge of children's
literature; 3) Knowledge of common core standards in
English language arts; 4) Demonstrated skills in
working with prospective and/or practicing teachers.
DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Teach a course in children's literature (meets
twice per week from 1:00 - 2:15) to prospective
elementary teachers and supervise students in the
practicum in literacy.
Candidates must submit the following materials to be considered:
1) Letter of application detailing relevant qualifications, hard copy required
sent to faculty member listed below
2) Curriculum Vita
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 25, 2012
CONTACT: Professor Mary Louise Gomez, 456-D Teacher Education Bldg., 225 North
Mills Street, Madison, WI 53705
TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
POSITION: Teach one section of 305 Teaching Reading and the Related Language Arts
and supervise prospective elementary teachers for 3.3 hours in their literacy
practicum in secondary English.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2 (each position has both a teaching component and a
supervision component)
PERCENT APPOINTMENT: 33 1/3% time
DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: First semester appointment begins August 27, 2012
Year-long appointment ends May 26, 2013
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: August 27, 2012 - May 26, 2013
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Graduate Assistant
SALARY: Full-time rates are as follows: $28,175 (Standard)
$32,528 (Senior)
Successful candidate must attend or have attended the
UW Diversity Training Workshop.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: 1) Graduate Student status; 2) Knowledge of teaching
reading, writing, listening, and speaking for K-12
students; 3) Knowledge of commom core standards in
reading and English language arts; 4) Demonstrated
skills in working with prospective and/or practicing
teachers; 5) Middle or high school teaching experience
preferred as the K-12 prospective teachers enrolled
often seek positions in middle and secondary schools.
DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Teach a course in literacy for K-12 prospective
teachers in kinesiology, art, music, special education,
and other fields; and supervise students in the practicum
in literacy or the practicum in secondary English.
Candidates must submit the following materials to be considered:
1) Letter of application detailing relevant qualifications, hard copy required
sent to the faculty member listed below.
2) Curriculum Vita
Application Deadline: May 25, 2012
CONTACT: Professor Mary Louise Gomez, 356-D Teacher Education Bldg., 225 North
Mills Street, Madison, WI 53705
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