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A successful high school instructor and curriculum developer blends academic expertise, instructional design, and interpersonal skills. They must be both architects 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 and deep understanding of discipline
● Knowledge of learning theories, pedagogy and adolescent development
● Awareness of digital tools, learning management systems (Canvas), and emerging educational technologies.

Instructor and curriculum designer for the Abnormal Psychology course for the Accelerated Learning Program. Program dates are June 28th - July 17th, 2026. The instructor’s main role in the program is to design curriculum 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 does culture, societal norms, and historical context influence what defines the line of "abnormal" behavior? This course will introduce you to key concepts in psychopathology and therapeutic approaches, while building essential skills in critical thinking and academic analysis. You'll explore theoretical, practical, and experimental perspectives on the study of psychopathology and mental disorders. You'll also become familiar with the DSM-V diagnostic system, campus resources, professional literature, and standards of academic communication. This course will explore ways to differentiate between normal and abnormal behavior and examine the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, prevalence, prognosis, and associated characteristics of major mental disorders. In addition, this course will study various treatments and therapies used to support individuals affected by these conditions. Students will be guided to develop a nuanced understanding of abnormal behavior that includes empathy for the lived experiences and coping strategies of individuals with psychological disorders and mental illness. You'll be encouraged to critically evaluate research and theoretical frameworks related to specific mental disorders while developing familiarity with the standards for empirical research in psychology.

Instructors are responsible for:
● Developing (or modifying) an engaging course with activities and lessons designed to provide high quality and fast-paced learning for advanced high school students.
● Developing curriculum following Badger Precollege templates and process (Complete Syllabus including course information, weekly schedule, daily lesson plans, presentation slides, and materials.)
● Completing all hiring requirements and trainings required by Human Resources at the UW-Madison
● Participating in staff orientation before the program begins
● Attending instructor check in meetings scheduled throughout the program.
● Attending opening and closing day events June 28th and July 17th, 2026
● Leading daily instructional sessions M-F 9:00-: 3:00pm, June 29th - July 17th, 2026, for a group of 8-18 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/alp.

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