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TRIO and the Educational Opportunity Programs office at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County seeks a Teaching Specialist in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (Teaching Specialist, TL024)

This will be a 50% FTE part-time fixed-term appointment. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon the needs of the University, funding, staffing requirements, enrollment, and external forces. For information on fixed-term contracts, please see UW System Admin Policy 1250: Job Security.

Reporting to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services and Learning Support Center, the TRIO Math Specialist teaches a partial course load each semester and provides math tutorial support services to TRIO Student Support Services Scholars.

TRIO Math Specialist Responsibilities:

• Individually or in LEA tutorial courses, tutor TRIO SSS students who are enrolled in math courses (MAT 090, 091, 103, 108, 110, 113, and 117) or in other courses requiring quantitative reasoning

• Conduct formal and informal needs assessment of TRIO SSS students' mathematical skills

• Develop math workshops and/or study groups based on TRIO students' needs and interest

• Develop curricular materials and instructional strategies for LEA courses and supplemental materials for all math courses

• Maintain contact with TRIO SSS students enrolled in math courses to offer them academic support

• Maintain records of all student contacts and prepare reports on student progress and the delivery of support services by utilizing EAB Navigate

• Meet regularly with TRIO SSS staff to assess needs and monitor progress of individual students. Attend weekly TRIO SSS Staff meetings

• Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with math faculty

• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director

Department Information:

TRIO is a federally funded program that provides structured academic, personal and career assistance to students as they complete their college education.

At UW-Whitewater's Rock County campus, TRIO has been empowering students since 1980, and hundreds have gone on to earn their four-year degree at schools around the state and nation. Students in the TRIO program not only get their degree, but they do it with honors. TRIO students are well-represented on the Dean's List and among campus scholarship winners.

Learn more about UW-Whitewater's Rock County campus here: https://www.uww.edu/rock

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

• 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

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

• Facilitates classroom and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses including assessment of student performance

Department:

The College of Integrated Studies TRIO and Pre-College Programs

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a 9-month salary of $19,618.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum A Master's Degree in a related field

• At Least one year of experience in teaching and/or tutoring in an educational setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with student populations such as first-generation college students, students with documented disabilities and/or federally low income students

• Experience working in TRIO or other college access programs

• Experience teaching developmental and lower-division college mathematics or co-requisite support courses

• Experience with database and engagement platforms and software such as: Student Access, PeopleSoft, Canvas, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, EAB Navigate, Stellic

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter (Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement)

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Name and contact information for three professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for this position

• Unofficial Transcripts for all your undergraduate and graduate work

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Danny Gissing, Director of TRIO Student Support Services and Learning Support Services (LSC)
608-898-5052
gissingd@uww.edu

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received byFebruary 11th, 2026,are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.