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PT Instructor Pool - General Engineering

Madison College · Madison, WI · Part time

Posted Jan 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You'd teach part-time in the Liberal Arts Transfer - Engineering program. Which engineering courses are you prepared to teach?

What they are checking: Whether their background matches courses like statics, dynamics or intro engineering that transfer students need.

Tell me about your experience as an engineer in industry or research and how it shapes your teaching.

What they are checking: Whether they can draw on practice to show students what engineering work is really like.

What would you do

Some students arrive with weak math preparation. How would you support them without lowering the bar?

What they are checking: Whether they can scaffold learning and point students to help while keeping standards that transfer requires.

Design a small team project for an intro engineering course. How would you grade individual contributions fairly?

What they are checking: Whether they can run group work that teaches teamwork while still holding each student accountable.

A student is failing your class halfway through the term. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act early and connect students to support rather than waiting for the final grade.

About the work

Our students plan to transfer to a four-year engineering program. How would you make sure your course prepares them for that?

What they are checking: Whether they understand transfer expectations and keep rigor high enough for students to succeed after they move on.

How would you teach free body diagrams to a student who keeps getting the forces wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they can find where a student's thinking breaks down and fix it step by step.

How do you connect engineering theory to real-world design problems in class?

What they are checking: Whether they can bring industry or research examples that make abstract math feel useful.

How do you use software tools like CAD or MATLAB in teaching engineering?

What they are checking: Whether they can introduce the tools students will need in transfer programs and jobs.

How do you check whether students understand a concept, not just the procedure to solve a problem?

What they are checking: Whether they test conceptual understanding, which predicts success in upper-level engineering courses.

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Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Job Posting Date: January 30, 2026 Application Deadline: Salary Information: Salary depends upon workload. Department: School of STEM_PTF Engineering Job Description: Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to teach part time courses for the Liberal Arts Transfer - Engineering program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the 202 6-2027 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 General Engineering courses 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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. 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 facilitating student learning in the Liberal Arts Transfer - Engineering program, as well as allied technician preparatory programs in the School of Applied Science, Engineering & Technology. Depending on education and experience, courses taught may include, but are not limited to: Engineering Seminar, Intro to Engineering, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Machine Design, Fundamentals of Engineering/Manufacturing Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Systems, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, AC/DC Circuit Techniques and Principles, Circuit Modeling 1, Circuit Modeling 2, Introduction to Computer Engineering, Introductory Engineering Graphics, Reverse Engineering & SolidWorks Assemblies 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 trainings 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 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. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Master's degree in Physics or Master's degree in related area with 18 graduate credits in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution. 2. Two (2) years or 4,000 hours of related work experience, if teaching in an applied program. a. Foreign Transcript Evaluation: If using a foreign transcript for qualification, applicant must provide a course-by-course evaluation report to verify foreign transcripted credit equivalency. A translation of the transcript will not be sufficient to determine equivalency. Special Instructions to Applicants: Madison College utilizes pool postings for all Part-time Instructor positions. This posting is a pool position to collect applications for potential part-time instruction positions. Part-time Instructors are hired on a per course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee assignment for the following semester. The teaching hours for a part-time instructor vary and can include day, evening, and weekend classes. If interested, please complete the required online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and transcripts (unofficial copy). Please note that all transcripts will be checked for verification of accreditation before hire. This pool will close on approximately January 31, 2027. If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with Madison College, you will be asked to reapply to a new pool. All communications will be through the email provided on your application materials. We regard diversity in the workforce as a competitive advantage and strongly support its presence in our educational environment. If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900. To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email. 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 (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 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 college’s nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Director, Civil Rights and Compliance, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

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