PT Instructor Pool - Political Science

Madison College • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Madison College is recruiting a pool of qualified candidates to teach part-time courses in its Political Science program during the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Instructors are hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching in one semester does not guarantee an assignment in a subsequent semester. Teaching hours vary and may include day, evening, and weekend classes.

The role involves college-level instruction, including developing relevant curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, delivering high-quality instruction, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities. Instructors may use hybrid, face-to-face, and online delivery methods. The position reports to the Associate Dean - School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Political Science, or a master’s degree in a related area with 18 graduate credits in Political Science, from an accredited public or private institution.
• Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including learner-centered instruction, assessment, evaluation, and collaborative techniques that address gaps in student access and achievement across race, gender, and disability.
• Skill in using educational technology and alternative delivery methods.
• Knowledge and ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.
• Communication and human-relations skills for working with people from diverse socioeconomic and racial backgrounds and with individuals with disabilities.
• Applicants qualifying with a foreign transcript must provide a course-by-course evaluation report verifying credit equivalency; a transcript translation alone is insufficient.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning in the Political Science program, including Political Science courses.
• Develop and plan appropriate instructional strategies and alternative delivery strategies, including hybrid, face-to-face, and online course delivery.
• Participate in in-service meetings, staff development training, and other activities or programs requested by the department.
• Assist and advise students with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.
• Follow college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, advanced standing, timely grading, evaluating student performance, and maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling.
• Maintain instructor competencies in alignment with the Faculty Quality Assurance System.
• Demonstrate commitment to the college’s mission, vision, and values.
• Participate in college service activities at the department, division, and college levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time