Full-Time Machine Tool/CNC Technology Instructor

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Madison College is hiring a full-time Machine Tool/CNC Technology 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.

Work-life balance is an important element of Madison College. Flexible work hours and scheduling allow faculty to enjoy their lives outside of work. Full-time faculty work a nine-month contract for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) and teaching summer courses if available is optional with additional pay. Most importantly you will play a major part in influencing and maintaining the Colleges mission vision and values.

Madison College believes every instructor brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world tackle challenges and develop innovative solutions.

This position will be open until filled with a first consideration date of September 30 2025 at 11:59 pm. After this date the recruitment may close without further notice.

Our goal is to conduct first round in-person interviews beginning the week of October 13 and second round in person interviews with a teaching demonstration beginning the week of October 27 for a January 5th 2026 hire date.

This position is responsible for Machine Tool/CNC Technology instruction at the technical/occupational program level. This includes developing a 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.

A faculty member in this position can expect to teach basic and advanced manufacturing CNC machining tool making theory and apprenticeship coursework - subject to change dependent on departmental needs. Teaching will occur in person. All faculty are expected to be able to teach in a variety of formats with training provided as needed for non-traditional delivery methods.

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

Madison College offers a generous benefit program including health and dental benefits and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). This position does not offer a relocation package.

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 engages in activities that help students achieve their goals such as writing letters of recommendations 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 individualized professional development plan.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

-Skilled 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/ability to learn 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.

- Desire and ability to teach courses at the 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 Qualifications:

Education:

Technical diploma with the ability to obtain an Associates degree or a Journeyworker certification in a related field within 3 years of hire. (Madison College offers tuition reimbursement)

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*A minimum of five (5) years or 10000 hours of related occupational work experience.

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If no Technical Diploma must have seven (7) years or 14000 hours of related occupational work experience and ability to attain the Technical Diploma (and other educational requirements) within 3 years of hire.

Note: At least one (1) year of the required occupational work experience must have occurred within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of appointment.

This requirement may be waived for applicants who have at least two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in the field within the same five-year period.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES (incomplete applications will not be considered):

• A cover letter

• A current resume or CV

• Unofficial transcripts

Teaching Demonstration: 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.

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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 or 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 colleges nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka Director Civil Rights and Compliance 1701 Wright Street Madison WI 53704 (608) 246.5221