Organizational Function and Responsibilities
Continuing Education is continuously recruiting for engaging, creative and enthusiastic subject matter experts to teach adult personal enrichment courses. Courses could include arts & music, computer skills, social media, cooking, textile arts, languages, design, animation, gardening & agriculture, home repair & shop, photography & video, writing, fitness, essential oils, meditation, and more! Courses are non-credit, life-long learning opportunities that are available to all interested community members.
Under limited supervision, the instructor is responsible for teaching in their area of expertise and strives to ensure all students meet the objectives of the course. Provide outstanding customer service through positive class interaction, meeting participant needs, and maintaining a neat and inviting learning experience while having a positive and upbeat attitude.
See offerings at http://madisoncollege.edu/ce
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Essential Duties
The following summary of duties and responsibilities are typically expected of this position. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Facilitate an outstanding student experience by giving exemplary customer service.
2. Create and distribute course syllabus.
3. Develop appropriate instructional strategies and alternative delivery strategies when needed. Examples include hybrid, face-to-face and on-line course delivery.
4. Consistently teach scheduled classes.
5. Deliver course content and ensure that learning outcomes and student expectations are met.
6. Greet and welcome students.
7. Effectively communicate with students and Continuing Education team.
8. Answer questions and provide resources as appropriate to students.
9. Straighten classroom before and after each class.
10. Participate in orientation, occasional meetings, convocation training, professional development or other activities to assist you in your success as an instructor.
11. Design and implement strategies to engage students in the learning process.
12. Integrate the use of technology into the teaching and learning process.
13. Plan and implement professional development strategies to continually improve teaching and professional experience.
14. Comply with all Board and College policies.
15. Demonstrate a commitment to the college’s mission, vision and values.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including learner-centered instruction, assessment, evaluation and collaborative techniques and strategies that address closing the gap in student access and achievement across race, gender and disability.
2. Skill in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods.
3. Knowledge and ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.
4. Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.
5. Passionate about life-long learning.
6. Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
7. Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, staff, and fellow instructors.
8. Communicate clearly, concisely, and coherently orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Varies based on subject area requirements.
1) Expertise and occupational experience in the field of interest.
2) Formal academic credentials preferred but not required.
3) Teaching experience preferred but not required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Madison College utilizes pool postings for all Part-time Instructor positions. This posting is a pool position to collect applications for potential part-time instruction positions. Part-time Instructors are hired on a per course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee assignment for the following semester. The teaching hours for a part-time instructor vary and can include day, evening, and weekend classes.
If interested, please complete the required online application and attach a resume, cover letter (indicate subject you desire to teach), and transcripts (unofficial copy). Please note that all transcripts will be checked for verification of accreditation before hire. This pool will close on approximately January 31, 2027. If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with Madison College, you will be asked to reapply to a new pool. All communications will be through the email provided on your application materials.
We regard diversity in the workforce as a competitive advantage and strongly support its presence in our educational environment.
If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.
To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.
Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college’s nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Director, Civil Rights and Compliance, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221
