The iSchool is seeking one Teaching Assistant for the course LIS 470: Interaction Design Studio for the 2026 Spring semester

Department Overview:

The mission of the Information School (iSchool) is to educate responsible leaders, critical thinkers, and creative innovators in the information professions who are adept in the creation, retrieval, use, and curation of information in all its forms, who are able to provide access to and understanding of information for all those who need or seek it, and who contribute to individual and collective knowledge, productivity, and well-being;

create and disseminate research about past, present, and future information users and uses, the processes and technologies vital for information management and use, and the economies, cultures, and policies that affect information and access to it;

contribute to the development of the faculties of information schools through a doctoral program built on interdisciplinary research and teaching excellence; and provide useful service to information professionals, the people of Wisconsin, and all information users.

Anticipated Start Date:

January 1, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

May 17, 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 20 hours per week Maximum: 20 hours per week

Schedule:

Weekly work - schedule to be determined

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $14,503 gross pay based on 50% FTE (20 hours/week) at an academic base rate of $58,314 Maximum: $14,503 gross pay based on 50% FTE (20 hours/week) at an academic base rate of $58,314

Number of Positions:

One (1)

Qualifications:

Applicants must be a graduate student or hold a graduate degree with excellent English oral and written communication skills, excellent research and reading skills. Experience with online or in-person teaching or learning required. International students who have not received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution are required to provide English proficiency test score of 26/30 or higher on the speaking section of the iBt TOEFL test, 8.0 or higher on the speaking section of the IELTS, or a score of 50 or higher on the SPEAK test.

Graduate student must not be currently enrolled in the course.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of interaction design, an approach to designing digital information systems that places humans and their needs at the center of the design process. Familiarity of core principles of design, design processes, cognition, information science and human values inform the design of interactive information systems. Ability to discuss and practice apply the data-driven process of human-centered interaction design to develop new digital products and services.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Teaching Assistant (TA) will assist the course instructor in operation of the spring class including: leading exercise sessions, providing technological support to the students in the class, grading assignments, posting materials, troubleshooting issues with Canvas, managing communications with students via email and discussion boards. The TA is expected to attend and participate in all class sessions on Friday 2:30-3:45pm in Morgridge Hall 2532.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

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/