PT Instructor Pool - Adult Basic Education - Reading

Madison College • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to teach part time courses for the Adult Basic Education – Reading program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the 2026-2027 academic school year. If you possess the aspiration to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the community and lives of our students. Madison College is a first-choice institution that offers exceptional educational opportunities to our students providing high-demand skills for professional and academic growth. 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 Adult Basic Education - Reading 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 Academic Advancement.

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.
• Skill in the delivery of basic skills instruction to adult learners attached to 2-year occupational education programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Reading, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Adult Education, or Special Education OR a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in another area with 18+ credits or a minor in one of the above areas
• At least 12 credits in reading instructions
• Two years of reading teaching experience in the following areas: o Elementary level o Secondary level o Teaching adults (e.g., Technical or Community College) o Teaching in the areas of Adult Basic Education, ESL, and/or Special Education OR
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with DPI certification or major (or 30 semester credits) in any area taught at the Elementary Education or Secondary Education levels AND a minimum of 12 credits in reading instruction
• Two years of reading teaching experience in the following areas: o Elementary level o Secondary level o Teaching adults (e.g., Technical or Community College) o Teaching in the areas of Adult Basic Education, ESL, and/or Special Education
• To teach a non-sector corequisite course (for example AMP or ARP), instructor must meet minimum requirements of both the School of Academic Advancement and Madison College area offering the credit course 2. Experience in the areas of Adult Basic Education, ESL, and/or special needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for instruction in the Adult Basic Education Reading program. Provide basic education, developmental, and remedial instructions to underprepared students.
• 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, convocation training, staff development trainings 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