Full-Time Limited-Term Microbiology Instructor

Madison College•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Madison College’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is hiring two full-time, limited-term Microbiology Instructors for the Spring 2027 semester. One instructor will teach at the Watertown and Fort Atkinson campuses, and the other at the Truax and Portage campuses. The engagement runs from January 4, 2027, through May 31, 2027. The positions offer full-time benefits, excluding participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Instructors will teach Microbiology courses at applied associate and university transfer levels. Other life science courses may be assigned based on departmental need. Faculty are expected to use learning management systems and varied instructional delivery methods, from face-to-face to technology-based modalities, and to bring innovative approaches to teaching. The positions report to the Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Madison College is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment in which everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Faculty contribute to that environment through inclusive curriculum, student engagement and support, ongoing reflection on instructional practices, collaboration, and service to the Biology department. The positions are open until filled, with a first consideration date of November 22, 2026. Interviews, including a teaching demonstration, are planned for the week of December 7, with an expected start date of January 4, 2027.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a Biological Science, or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate credits in Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Genetics, Immunology, Pathology, Botany, Environmental Science, Animal Biology, or Zoology.
Effective communication and human-relations skills with people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and with persons with disabilities.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, including knowledge or experience with learner-centered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation, collaborative techniques, and strategies addressing inequities in student experiences and outcomes.
Desire and ability to teach at both collegiate transfer and technical or occupational program levels.
Ability to communicate complex concepts to students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparedness.
Ability to improve instruction by reviewing and using innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, and appropriately incorporating new and emerging technologies.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues on course and program promotion, direction, and innovation.
Experience with, or willingness to learn, different instructional modes, including online, hybrid, Classroom Live, and future modes.
Submit a cover letter identifying the region where you can teach, a resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

Responsibilities

Teach Microbiology courses at applied associate and university transfer levels; teach other life science courses as assigned based on departmental need.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop culturally responsive course curriculum inclusive of students’ identities and experiences.
Use teaching strategies that engage students and promote success in Biology.
Reflect on and refine teaching practices using student data to address and eliminate inequities in student experiences and outcomes.
Participate in Biology department meetings, events, and service activities, including mentoring, assessment, and governance.
Advise students on course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.
Advocate for students and support their goals, including through recommendations and connections to internships, service learning, job shadowing, and networking opportunities.