Full-Time, Limited-Term English Instructor

Madison College•Madison, WI

About The Position

Madison College’s School of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences is hiring a full-time, limited-term English Instructor for the spring 2027 semester. The position runs from January 4, 2027, through May 31, 2027, and is responsible for college-level English instruction. The instructor will develop relevant and progressive curricula, design and implement effective learning strategies and environments, use innovative teaching techniques and technology, deliver high-quality instruction, assess student learning, advise students, and participate in college service activities at the department, school, and college levels. The faculty member will teach first-year composition and/or corequisite first-year composition, academic research writing, and career and professional workplace writing. Depending on departmental needs, teaching opportunities may also include literature and creative writing. Most English courses are offered in person during the day and evening, with some online offerings. Faculty are expected to teach in a variety of delivery modes, with training provided as needed. The role reports to the Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The instructor is expected to facilitate student learning through appropriate instructional strategies, continually improve curricula and teaching, evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback, advise students, advocate for student success, participate in college activities and meetings, and pursue professional development. The college seeks candidates committed to collaboration, inclusive teaching, and serving students from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must submit a cover letter of no more than one page explaining how their teaching philosophy aligns with Madison College’s mission, vision, and values; a current resume or CV; and unofficial transcripts. Candidates will give a teaching demonstration and provide related curriculum materials. Official degree transcripts are required if hired. The college does not offer H-1B or other work-authorization visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout the employment term.

Requirements

Master’s degree in English, or a master’s degree in a related area with 18 graduate credits in English.
Experience with, or willingness to learn, different modes of instruction, including online, hybrid, Classroom Live, and future instructional modes.
Effective communication and human-relations skills with people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, including knowledge or experience with learner-centered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation, collaborative techniques, and inclusive pedagogy aimed at closing achievement gaps across race, gender, class, and disability.
Ability and desire to teach courses at both collegiate transfer and technical/occupational program levels.
Ability to communicate complex and difficult concepts to students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparedness.
Ability to review and use innovative instructional methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods and appropriately incorporate new and emerging technologies.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Submit a cover letter of no more than one page, a current resume or CV, and unofficial transcripts by the first consideration date; missing documents will disqualify the application.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term; visa sponsorship is not offered.
Candidates must present a teaching demonstration and provide related curriculum materials for the screening committee.

Responsibilities

Teach first-year composition and/or corequisite first-year composition, academic research writing, and career and professional workplace writing; other courses may include literature or creative writing depending on departmental needs.
Develop relevant and progressive curricula and appropriate instructional strategies that support student engagement and meet students’ needs.
Design and implement effective learning strategies and environments, using innovative teaching techniques and technology.
Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught.
Advise students on course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.
Advocate for students and support their goals, including through recommendation letters and connections to internships, service learning, job shadowing, and other networking opportunities.
Attend and engage in events and meetings and participate fully in department, school, and college activities and team efforts.
Continually improve teaching through professional development, an individualized professional development plan, and integration of new techniques and technology.
Contribute to course and program promotion, direction, and innovation in collaboration with colleagues.
Maintain a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.