PT Instructor Pool - Earth Science and Geology

Madison College • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Madison Area Technical College is recruiting a pool of qualified part-time candidates to teach courses in the Earth Science and Geology program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the 2025-2026 academic school year. Health and dental benefits are NOT provided. Madison College’s dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College – it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team! Organizational Function and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for instruction in the Earth Science and Geology program at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, division and college levels. This position reports to the Associate Dean - School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Requirements

• 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.
• Skill in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods.
• Knowledge and ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.
• Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.
• Master’s degree in Geology or a in a closely related field like geological engineering, geography, atmospheric sciences, meteorology, oceanography, ocean sciences, environmental science.
• Foreign Transcript Evaluation: If using a foreign transcript for qualification, applicant must provide a course-by-course evaluation report to verify foreign transcripted credit equivalency. A translation of the transcript will not be sufficient to determine equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for facilitating student learning in the Earth Science and Geology program, including but not limited to the following courses: Earth Science and Geology.
• Develop and plan appropriate instructional strategies and alternative delivery strategies when appropriate including but not limited to hybrid, face-to-face and on-line course delivery.
• Participate in in-service meetings, staff development training or other activities or programs requested by the Department.
• Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.
• Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, evaluating student performance and maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc.
• Maintain competencies as an instructor as aligned with the Faculty Quality Assurance System.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the college’s mission, vision and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees