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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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Instructor and curriculum reviser for Business in Action: Exploring Majors, Careers, and Innovation Badger Summer Scholars Program. Program dates are July 19 – July 31, 2026. The instructor’s main role in the program is to review curriculum with existing material and be a teacher and a facilitator of learning. Instructors can expect to work with a class size of up to 18 high school students.
Course description listed below: From launching startups and managing investments to analyzing data and leading teams, what career opportunities await within the diverse world of business? Business influences nearly every aspect of our daily lives, from the products we buy and the technology we use to the financial systems, supply chains, and organizations that power the global economy. This course invites students to explore the dynamic world of business while gaining insight into the array of academic disciplines, majors, and career pathways available through the Wisconsin School of Business at UW–Madison. Through case studies, real-world examples, discussions, guest speakers, and interactive activities, students will investigate how businesses solve problems, make strategic decisions, manage resources, and create value for customers and communities. Along the way, students will develop a foundation in core business concepts including leadership, innovation, finance, marketing, operations, technology, and entrepreneurship. Students will explore a wide range of business majors and fields of study, including Accounting, Actuarial Science, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Investment and Banking, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Operations and Technology Management, Real Estate, Risk Management and Insurance, and Supply Chain Management. Through exposure to these disciplines, students will learn how different areas of business work together to support organizational success and drive economic growth. As they examine industries ranging from finance and technology to healthcare, sports, retail, real estate, and consulting, students will gain insight into the knowledge, skills, and educational pathways needed for a variety of business careers. Through hands-on applications of business concepts and exploration of real-world business challenges, students will discover how professionals use data, creativity, leadership, communication, and strategic thinking to solve complex problems and shape the future of organizations. By the end of the course, students will have developed a broad understanding of the business world, gained exposure to UW–Madison business majors and career pathways, and acquired practical experience applying foundational business principles. Whether interested in starting a business, leading an organization, analyzing financial markets, developing innovative technologies, or managing global operations, students will leave with a clearer understanding of the many opportunities available within the world of business.
Instructors are responsible for: ● Developing an engaging course with activities and lessons designed to provide high quality and fast-paced learning for high school students including elements of college, major, and career preparation revolving around the class topic. ● Revising curriculum following Badger Precollege templates and process (Complete Curriculum Packets including course information, weekly schedule, daily lesson plans, presentation slides, and supplemental materials). ● Completing all hiring requirements and trainings required by Human Resources at the UW-Madison and Office of Youth Protection. ● Participating in Pre-Program Staff Orientation. ● Attending instructor check-in meetings scheduled throughout the program. ● Attending opening and closing day events July 25th and August 6th, 2027 ● Leading daily instructional sessions M-F 9:00-: 3:30pm, July 26th - August 6th, 2027, for a group of 7-18 students ● Completing post-program student evaluation materials.
Instructors can expect to teach eager, curious students with a strong interest in the subject matter. For more information, please visit our website at https://precollege.wisc.edu/badger-summer-scholars/
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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