PT Instructor Pool

Madison Area Technical College is recruiting a pool of qualified and creative part-time instructors to teach courses for the Personal Enrichment & Lifelong Learning programs. Applications are on a continuous basis for the 2024-2025 calendar year. Starting salary is $34.00 per hour. These are part time non-benefit opportunities.

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.

Do you have a skill you can share? Please click to complete our proposal form. Turn your passion into an opportunity

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.

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.