University of Wisconsin
Associate Director for Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Job Summary:The Associate Director of Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies (LACIS) is responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of strategic planning initiatives at LACIS to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan, including exercising supervisory authority. The Associate Director also oversees the grant writing and the implementation of any grant-funded programs through Title IV funding, private foundations that support the center, and any additional institutions identified for strategic growth and development.
In addition to these administrative tasks, the Associate Director serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit, including program outreach priorities that align with the strategic vision of the center outside of campus. This work requires regular consultation with LACIS faculty, staff, teachers, and students to develop initiatives, outreach opportunities, and programming that appeal to the diverse audiences LACIS serves. It also means maintaining close communication and relationships with strategic partners off campus. With this, a long-term focus of the Associate Director is to formulate program strategies and goals, direct long-term planning for the center, develop policies and procedures, and establish and maintain the health of program activities and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course.
Assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning.
Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading.
Serves as an instructor of record.
Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed.
Develops grant proposals for instructional development and may serve as principal or co-principal investigator on grants to develop new teaching methods in the discipline.
Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties.
Advises unit director on instructional budget and personnel decisions.
Directs, implements, and monitors strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan, including exercising supervisory authority.
Consults with faculty, staff, teachers, and students to develop programming for diverse audiences.
Formulates program strategies and goals, directs long-term planning, develops policies and procedures, and establishes and maintains program activities.
Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit, including program outreach priorities.
Tasks:
Build and maintain campus partnerships that advance the program's academic and professional excellence in all programs.
Maintain successfully renew appropriate federal, state and local grants and accreditations.
Convene and participate in weekly staff meetings.
Introduce guest speakers and facilitate weekly lecture series.
Monitor expenses on the grants and endowments and works with financial specialist to keep records current and prepare reports.
Prepare agenda and minutes of meetings of the unit's committees.
Participate in campus wide committee meetings as appropriate.
Conduct advising meetings with students affiliated to the program as appropriate.
Prepare and deliver classes for undergraduate and graduate students.
Participate in graduate student committees as appropriate.
Maintain contact with partners at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee regarding shared federal grant.
Revise and support the program outreach priorities.
Work with partners in other universities with Latin American Studies programs to devise collaborative mechanisms on less commonly taught languages.
Maintain contact with and support and promote research of the affiliated faculty.
Education:Required: PhD in Latin American Studies or PhD with research expertise in Latin America Studies.
Qualifications:Preferred: A strong record of implementing and overseeing budgets and administrative activities in line with strategic initiatives. Experience developing grant proposals to support instructional development, research activities, and/or the intellectual community of an academic unit. Experience with the US International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) office that administers Title VI (domestic) grant and fellowship programs, which strengthen foreign language instruction, area/international studies teaching and research, professional development for educators, and curriculum development at the K-12, graduate, and postsecondary levels. A strong record of accomplishment in helping to develop and implement new programs and programmatic strategies, especially less commonly taught language (LCTL) programs. Experience working with foundations, federal agencies, and donors. Teaching and/or research experience in Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies.
Work Type:Full Time: 100%It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum:
$75,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications
How to Apply:Please submit a cover letter, a CV/resume, and a list of three professional references through the online jobs portal by the assured consideration date.
Preferred anticipated start date on or near March 1, 2025.
Contact:Kristine Schuttekristine.schutte@wisc.edu608-262-5804Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See
RELAY_SERVICE
for further information.
Official Title:Teaching Faculty IV(TL031)
Department(s):A10-INTL DIVISION/LAT AMER CARIB IBER
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:307050-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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:
Disability Accommodation Information .
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the
University of Wisconsin Police Department .
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In addition to these administrative tasks, the Associate Director serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit, including program outreach priorities that align with the strategic vision of the center outside of campus. This work requires regular consultation with LACIS faculty, staff, teachers, and students to develop initiatives, outreach opportunities, and programming that appeal to the diverse audiences LACIS serves. It also means maintaining close communication and relationships with strategic partners off campus. With this, a long-term focus of the Associate Director is to formulate program strategies and goals, direct long-term planning for the center, develop policies and procedures, and establish and maintain the health of program activities and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course.
Assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning.
Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading.
Serves as an instructor of record.
Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed.
Develops grant proposals for instructional development and may serve as principal or co-principal investigator on grants to develop new teaching methods in the discipline.
Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties.
Advises unit director on instructional budget and personnel decisions.
Directs, implements, and monitors strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan, including exercising supervisory authority.
Consults with faculty, staff, teachers, and students to develop programming for diverse audiences.
Formulates program strategies and goals, directs long-term planning, develops policies and procedures, and establishes and maintains program activities.
Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit, including program outreach priorities.
Tasks:
Build and maintain campus partnerships that advance the program's academic and professional excellence in all programs.
Maintain successfully renew appropriate federal, state and local grants and accreditations.
Convene and participate in weekly staff meetings.
Introduce guest speakers and facilitate weekly lecture series.
Monitor expenses on the grants and endowments and works with financial specialist to keep records current and prepare reports.
Prepare agenda and minutes of meetings of the unit's committees.
Participate in campus wide committee meetings as appropriate.
Conduct advising meetings with students affiliated to the program as appropriate.
Prepare and deliver classes for undergraduate and graduate students.
Participate in graduate student committees as appropriate.
Maintain contact with partners at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee regarding shared federal grant.
Revise and support the program outreach priorities.
Work with partners in other universities with Latin American Studies programs to devise collaborative mechanisms on less commonly taught languages.
Maintain contact with and support and promote research of the affiliated faculty.
Education:Required: PhD in Latin American Studies or PhD with research expertise in Latin America Studies.
Qualifications:Preferred: A strong record of implementing and overseeing budgets and administrative activities in line with strategic initiatives. Experience developing grant proposals to support instructional development, research activities, and/or the intellectual community of an academic unit. Experience with the US International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) office that administers Title VI (domestic) grant and fellowship programs, which strengthen foreign language instruction, area/international studies teaching and research, professional development for educators, and curriculum development at the K-12, graduate, and postsecondary levels. A strong record of accomplishment in helping to develop and implement new programs and programmatic strategies, especially less commonly taught language (LCTL) programs. Experience working with foundations, federal agencies, and donors. Teaching and/or research experience in Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies.
Work Type:Full Time: 100%It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum:
$75,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications
How to Apply:Please submit a cover letter, a CV/resume, and a list of three professional references through the online jobs portal by the assured consideration date.
Preferred anticipated start date on or near March 1, 2025.
Contact:Kristine Schuttekristine.schutte@wisc.edu608-262-5804Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See
RELAY_SERVICE
for further information.
Official Title:Teaching Faculty IV(TL031)
Department(s):A10-INTL DIVISION/LAT AMER CARIB IBER
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:307050-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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:
Disability Accommodation Information .
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the
University of Wisconsin Police Department .
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