English Instructor; Limited term

The School of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Madison College is hiring a full time, limited-term, English Instructor for the spring 2027 semester. 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  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.

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of November 4, 2026, at 11:59pm. 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 one round of virtual interviews, with a teaching demonstration, mid-November. Position runs Jan. 4, 2027, through May 31, 2027.

This position is responsible for instruction of English at the college 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.

This position reports to the Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

A faculty member in this position will teach the following core English courses:

First-year composition and/or corequisite first-year composition

Academic research writing

Career and professional workplace writing

Other teaching opportunities may include literature and/or creative writing courses, depending on departmental needs.

Most English courses are offered in person (day and evening), with some online offerings. All faculty are expected to teach in a variety of delivery modes (training provided as needed).

-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.

-Maintains a commitment to the college mission, vision and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Effective communication skills including 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…