Full-Time Construction & Remodeling Instructor

Madison College

  • Madison, WI
  • $62,000-82,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into WorkdayJob Posting Date: August 14, 2025Application Deadline:Salary Information: $62,000 - $82,000Department: School of T&T_Construction Faculty & StaffJob Description:The School of Technologies and Trades at invites applications for the position of full-time Construction and Remodeling Instructor. Teaching experience is not required as we welcome those with diverse industry experience. Madison College is a comprehensive, open-access institution providing a high-quality education to a diverse population, including first-generation college students. We are seeking motivated and engaged candidates who share a willingness to collaborate with other faculty members, staff, students, and the community at large. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the field and to teaching that will enable them to be a visionary and innovative member of the program.Work-life balance is an important element of Madison College. Flexible work hours and scheduling allow faculty to enjoy their lives outside of work. Full-time faculty work a nine-month contract for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) and teaching summers (if available) paid over and above. Most importantly, you will play a major part in influencing and maintaining the College’s mission, vision, and values.Madison College believes every instructor brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world, tackle challenges, and develop innovative solutions.This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of September 23, 2025. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.Our goal is to conduct first round interviews on October 6th and 7th and second round interviews on October 20th and 21st with an anticipated start date of January 5, 2026.This position is responsible for instruction in the construction and remodeling program at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, utilizing innovative teaching techniques and technology, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, school and college levels.This position reports to the Dean of the School of Technologies and Trades.A faculty member in this position can expect to teach classes that are in the (subject to change). Teaching generally occurs in person at our new Truax North campus.Madison College offers an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).This position is located in the vibrant and diverse city of Madison, Wisconsin’s 2nd largest city and state capital. Nestled between two recreational lakes, Madisonians are offered year-round activities for all, including the Dane County Farmers’ Market located around the Capitol Square, more than 200 miles of scenic biking and hiking trails, world class restaurants, and numerous festivals and community events. Madison is consistently ranked as a top community in which to work, live and play. Madison offers a small town feel, with a big city impression. But, if that’s not enough, Madison is just a short 125 miles northwest of Chicago and 77 miles west of Milwaukee. To learn more about what Mad-Town has to offer, you can visit www.visitmadison.com.Essential Duties:-Facilitate student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to fit students’ needs and support student engagement. Continually revise curriculum to improve student learning.-Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught by the instructor.-Contribute to student success and retention by advising students with course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.-Serve as an advocate for students and engages in activities that help students achieve their goals such as writing letters of recommendations, and/or helping students link with internships, service learning, job shadowing and other forms of networking.-Provide support to the program, the school, and the college by attending and engaging in events and meetings and participating fully within the team environment.-Continually improve teaching through professional development activities and the integration of new techniques and technology. This includes the development and implementation of individualized professional development plan.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:​-Effectively engage and collaborate with diverse audiences through clear, professional oral and written communication, fostering positive relationships with individuals from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, including persons with disabilities-Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge/experience with current educational methods/strategies such as learner-centered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation, collaborative techniques, and strategies aimed at closing the achievement gaps across race, gender, class, and disability.- Desire and ability to teach courses in the technical/occupational program levels.-Ability to communicate complex and difficult concepts and ideas to students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparedness.-Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, as well as incorporating appropriate use of new and emerging technologies into the learning environment.-Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on course and program promotion, direction, and innovation.-Experience with or willingness to learn different modes of instruction e.g. online, hybrid.Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must meet one of the following educational and professional experience combinations:-Associate's degree in a related field OR Journeyworker certification in related industryand-Two (2) years or 4,000 hours of related work experienceOR-Technical Diploma with the ability to obtain an Associate's degree or a Journeyworker certification within 3 years in a related field (Madison College has a robust tuition reimbursement program)
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-Six (6) years or 12,000 hours of related work experience*At least 1 year of occupational work experience (2,000 hours) must be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment (this can be waived if the instructor has at least 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience in the field within the previous 5 years).APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (3) – incomplete applications will not be considered.A cover letterA current resume or CVUnofficial transcriptsNote: Candidates will be required to present a teaching demonstration and provide related curriculum materials for the screening committee. Your official degree transcripts will be required if hired.Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email 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

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