Full-time Anthropology Instructor
Job Description
The School of School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Madison College invites applications for the position of full time Anthropology 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 is optional, with additional pay. Most importantly, you will play a major part in influencing and maintaining the College’s mission, vision, and values.
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!
This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of March 11, 2024. 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 virtual interviews the week starting April 8, second round virtual interviews the week starting April 29th, and final virtual interviews the following week.
Expected Start date: August 12, 2024.
This position is responsible for instruction of Anthropology 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 can expect to teach two-year associate degree courses in Anthropology, including, but not limited to, General Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology & Human Diversity, and Anthropology of Myth, Magic, & Religion. Future teaching in area studies courses (African, East Asian, Southeast Asian, and/or Latin American Studies) is also possible. Teaching will occur in person (day and evening), and online. All faculty are expected to teach in a variety of formats (training provided as needed for non-traditional formats).
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.
- Maintain a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.
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 with current 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 both the collegiate transfer and 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.
Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in Anthropology or Master’s Degree in related area with 18 graduate credits in Anthropology.
2. Experience with, or willingness to learn, different modes of instruction (online, hybrid, Classroom Live, and modes of the future).
APPLICATION PROCEDURES (Required):
- A completed official Madison College online application
- A cover letter
- A current resume or CV
- Unofficial transcripts
- Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
Note: 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.
If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the HR email
HR@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, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221
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