Construction Remodeling Instructor

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Job Description:

The School of Technologies and Trades at Madison College is hiring a full-time Construction and Remodeling Instructor. Madison College is a comprehensive, open-access institution providing a high-quality education to a diverse population, including first-generation college students. We are seeking motivated and engaged candidates who share a willingness to collaborate with other faculty members, staff, students, and the community at large. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the field and to teaching that will enable them to be a visionary and innovative member of the program.

Madison College offers an excellent benefits package including vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

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!

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of October 13, 2024, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Our goal is to conduct first round in-person interviews the week of October 23rd & 24th, 2024, second round in person interviews the week of November 7th & 8th, 2024, and virtual final interviews the following week.

Expected Start date: January 6, 2024.

This position is responsible for instruction in the Construction and Remodeling program at the college level.  This includes developing relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, utilizing innovative teaching techniques and technology, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, school, and college levels.

This position reports to the Dean of the School of Technologies and Trades.

Essential Duties:

• Facilitate student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to fit students’ needs and support student engagement. Continually revise curriculum to improve student learning.
• Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught by the instructor.
• Contribute to student success and retention by advising students with course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.
• Serve as an advocate for students and engage in activities that help students achieve their goals such as writing letters of recommendation, and/or helping students link with internships, service learning, job shadowing and other forms of networking.
• Provide support to the program, the school, and the college by attending and engaging in events and meetings and participating fully within the team environment.
• Continually improve teaching through professional development activities and the integration of new techniques and technology. This includes the development and implementation of an individualized professional development plan.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.  This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge/experience with current educational methods/strategies such as learner-centered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation, collaborative techniques, and strategies aimed at closing the achievement gaps across race, gender, class, and disability (through inclusive pedagogy).
• Desire and ability to teach courses at both the collegiate transfer and technical/occupational program levels.
• Ability to communicate complex and difficult concepts and ideas to students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparedness. 
• Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, as well as incorporating appropriate use of new and emerging technologies into the learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on course and program promotion, direction, and innovation. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Associate’s degree in related field

OR

•  Journey worker certification in related industry. 

AND

• Work Experience: Two (2) years or 4,000 of directly related work experience.
• Experience with or willingness to learn different modes of instruction (online, hybrid, Classroom Live, and modes of the future).

OR

Tested/Equivalent Experience:

• Education: Technical diploma with the ability to obtain an Associate’s degree XXXX

OR          Journey worker certification within three (3) years in a related field.

And

•  Work Experience: Six (6) years or 12,000 hours of directly related work experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES (Required):

• A completed official Madison College online application
• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Unofficial transcripts

*Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Note: Candidates will be required to present a teaching demonstration and provide related curriculum materials for the screening committee.  Your official degree transcripts will be required if hired. 

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.

Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.  Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation.  Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college’s nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221