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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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A successful high school instructor and curriculum developer blends academic expertise, instructional design, teaching, and interpersonal skills. They must be both developers of learning experiences and mentors who inspire students, ensuring the curriculum is rigorous, engaging, and aligned with future academic pathways.
● Teaching experience working with high school students
● Subject matter expertise
● Knowledge of learning theories, pedagogy and adolescent development
● Awareness of digital tools, learning management systems (Canvas), and emerging educational technologies.
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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Instructor and curriculum designer for Discover Sustainability: Multidisciplinary Pathways for a Changing World Badger Summer Scholars Program. Program dates are July 19 – July 31, 2026. The instructor’s main role in the program is to design the 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:
How can we meet the needs of a growing population while protecting our environment, strengthening communities, and building a sustainable future? Sustainability is one of the most important and complex challenges of the 21st century, requiring collaboration across science, business, engineering, policy, and environmental disciplines. This course invites students to explore the interdisciplinary study of sustainability while gaining insight into the diverse academic pathways, fields of study, and career opportunities available at UW–Madison and beyond. Through hands-on activities, field investigations, case studies, discussions, and problem-solving challenges, students will examine how sustainability principles are applied to address real-world environmental, economic, and social issues. Using the framework of the "three pillars" of sustainability, people, planet, and prosperity, students will explore topics such as climate change, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, food systems, natural resource management, environmental conservation, water resources, green technology, and responsible business practices. As they investigate sustainability from multiple perspectives, students will gain exposure to a wide range of disciplines, including life sciences, agricultural and applied economics, environmental studies, engineering, physical sciences, and related fields. Students will explore how these areas contribute to developing innovative solutions for a more sustainable future while learning about the knowledge, skills, and educational pathways that prepare professionals to work in sustainability-focused careers. Throughout the course, students will explore how researchers, engineers, scientists, business leaders, policymakers, and community organizations work together to address global challenges and create lasting change. By the end of the course, students will have developed a deeper understanding of sustainability theory and practice, gained exposure to UW–Madison majors and areas of study, and discovered the many career pathways available to those seeking to make a positive impact on the future of our world.
Instructors and Curriculum Designers 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.
● Developing 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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