PT Instructor Pool - Professional Continuing Education - Professional Development & Customized Training

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Job Posting Date:
January 24, 2025

Final date to receive applications:

Salary Information:
Salary depends upon workload. Instructional hourly rate $69.39.

Department:
School of Professional & Continuing  Development

Job Description:

Madison Area Technical College is recruiting a pool of qualified and creative part-time instructors to teach professional development/vocational courses and customized training for business clients. Classes and workshops are non-credit, lifelong learning experiences that are available to all interested community members and business and industry clients. Applications are on a continual basis for the  calendar year.

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:

Continuing Education is continuously recruiting for engaging, creative, and enthusiastic subject matter experts to teach non-credit professional development courses, workshops, and customized training opportunities for business and industry clients. Courses range from business and marketing, to leadership, technology, health, dental and so much more.

Under limited supervision, the instructor is responsible for teaching in their area of expertise and strives to ensure all students meet the objectives of the course. Provide outstanding customer service through positive class interaction, meeting participant needs, and maintaining a neat and inviting learning experience while having a positive and upbeat attitude.

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Do you have a skill you can share? Interested in developing a new class? Please  to complete our proposal form. Turn your passion and experience into an opportunity!

Essential Duties:

The following summary of duties and responsibilities are typically expected of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Facilitate an outstanding student/client experience by giving exemplary customer service.

2. Greet and welcome students/clients.

3. Create and distribute course syllabus and/or participant materials.

4. Develop appropriate instructional strategies and alternative delivery strategies when needed. Examples include hybrid, face-to-face and online course delivery.

5. Consistently teach scheduled classes.

6. Deliver course content and ensure that learning outcomes and student/client expectations are met.

7. Effectively communicate with students//clients and the professional and continuing education team.

8. Answer questions and provide resources as appropriate to students/clients.

9. Straighten classroom before and after each class.

10. Participate in orientation, occasional meetings, convocation, professional development, and/or other activities to assist you in your success as an instructor.

11. Design and implement strategies to engage students/clients in the learning process.

12. Integrate the use of technology into the teaching and learning process.

13. Comply with all Board and College policies.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of current adult educational methods and strategies, including learner-centered instruction, assessment, evaluation and collaborative techniques and strategies.

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. Passionate about lifelong learning.

6. Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.

7. Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, staff, and fellow instructors.

8. Communicate clearly, concisely, and coherently orally and in writing.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

2. Two years (4,000 hours) of related work experience.

3. Teaching experience preferred but not required.

(Other certifications and/or credentials may be required depending on the course…