Academic staff: A vital part of teaching at UW–Madison
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There are more than 12,000 academic staff professionals at UW–Madison in units across campus
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About 2,800 academic staff teach courses
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Academic staff teach about one-third of course sections – in 2022-23, that was nearly 3,000 sections!
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Which instructors are classified as academic staff?
Academic staff instructors hold a number of different job titles across campus:
- Adjunct professors/instructors
- Clinical professors/instructors
- Instructional administrators
- Instructors
- Lecturers
- Professors of practice
- Teaching faculty
- Teaching professors
- Teaching specialists
Where can I find more information for new instructors?
Visit CTLM’s resource page for new instructors and contact CTLM if you’re having trouble finding what you need.
Where can I learn more about academic staff and shared governance?
The Office of the Secretary of the Academic Staff supports all aspects of academic staff governance, as well as coordinating programs such as professional development and executive education grants, academic staff excellence awards, and the annual University Roundtable luncheon series.
You're invited to the Teaching & Learning Welcome
Each August, new academic staff instructors are invited to this event. It's a great way to meet colleagues and learn about resources to support your teaching.
A welcome from Senior Vice Provost John Zumbrunnen
To learn more about the resources mentioned in this video, visit the Division for Teaching & Learning at teachlearn.wisc.edu.