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Browse our list of reasons to work at WIDA on our Why Work at WIDA page. If you’re already convinced that WIDA is the place for you, check out these open positions.

Open Positions

Technical Editor

Application Deadline: March 10, 2025

The Technical Editor position is located within WIDA's Communications and Marketing department, and the position will report to the Managing Editor. This position will be responsible for producing and editing high-quality technical assessment documentation, collaborating on the design and development of assessment training materials, and gathering and implementing feedback from internal and external stakeholders. The technical editor will audit and remediate documents to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements. While most work will focus on technical editing, this position will periodically review and edit non-assessment materials. For more information and application requirements, visit the Jobs at-UW Madison website.

Director of Research

Application Deadline: February 27, 2025

The Director of Research position is located within the WIDA Educator Learning, Research, and Practice (ELRP) department and will report to the Chief Educator Learning Officer (CELO). This position will be responsible for developing and leading the research agenda within WIDA's ELRP department as well as contributing to the larger WIDA research agenda. The Director will collaborate with leaders in assessment research as well as WIDA leadership to prioritize organizational research activities. In addition, the Director will lead a team of cross-functional researchers, represent research priorities as part of the department's leadership team, and conduct research focused on but not limited to the following topics or categories: implementation research, efficacy research, product research, and grants/special projects. For more information and application requirements, visit the Jobs at-UW Madison website.

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