PT Instructor Pool - Adult Basic Education; Writing

Position: PT Instructor Pool - Adult Basic Education (Writing)

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Job Posting Date:
January 23, 2025

Final date to receive applications:

Salary Information:
Salary depends upon workload.

Department:
School of Academic  Faculty

Job Description:

Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to teach part time courses for the Adult Basic Education-Writing program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the  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-Writing 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.

Essential Duties:

The following duties are typically expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Responsible for instruction in the Adult Basic Education program. Provide basic education/developmental/remedial instruction to underprepared students.

2. 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.

3. Participate in in-service meetings, convocation training, staff development training or other activities or programs requested by the Department.

4. Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.

5. 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.

6. Maintain competencies as an instructor as aligned with the Faculty Quality Assurance System.

7. Demonstrate a commitment to the college's mission, vision and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. 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.

2. Skill in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods.

3. Knowledge and ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.

4. Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.

5. Skill in the delivery of basic skills instruction to adult learners attached to 2-year occupational education programs.

Qualifications:

1. BA / BS or higher with major in English, Journalism, Communication, Rhetoric, or Speech or
BA / BS or higher with 20+ semester credits in any combination of English, Journalism, Communication, Rhetoric, or Speech or
BA / BS or higher in elementary education with 12 semester credits in any combination of Language Arts Instruction, Reading Instruction, English Composition, Communication, or Speech and
Documentation of formal professional development coursework, workshops, and/or seminars in Language Arts or Writing Instruction

2. Two years teaching Written Communication or Language Arts within:

• Adult Basic Education (technical college or community education organization) OR
• Elementary education classroom OR
• Middle school or high school with an emphasis in writing instruction
• Adult learners, ESL, and/or special needs population…