Job Details

Full-Time Sociology Instructor (LTE)

Position Number: 7041577
Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Sociology

Full-Time Sociology Instructor (LTE)

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Job Posting Date:
March 30, 2026

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:
$62,000 - $82,000 (annualized)

Department:
School of AHSS_Faculty & Managers

Job Description:

The School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science at Madison College is hiring a Limited-Term, full-time Sociology Instructor for fall 2026. 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 strong commitment to the field and to student learning, and a willingness to grow as an educator while contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking program. This position will start on August 13, 2026, and end on December 31, 2026.

Madison College believes every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world, tackle challenges, and develop innovative solutions.

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of April 19, 2026, at 11:59pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

This position is responsible for teaching Sociology at the college level. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction using established curriculum and course materials, adapting and enhancing instructional strategies to support student learning, utilizing effective teaching technologies and learning environments, assessing student progress, advising students, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of curriculum and instruction.

Faculty who are new to teaching are supported through mentoring, established curriculum resources, and professional development opportunities to help them successfully transition into the classroom.

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

A faculty member in this position will teach some combination of Contemporary American Society, Intro to Diversity Studies, and/or Intro to Sociology. Teaching is likely a combination of in-person and online classes. Faculty members may be expected to teach at one of our branch campuses, subject to scheduling and departmental needs

Essential Duties:

-Facilitate student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to fit students' needs and support student engagement. 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 gaps across race, gender, class, and disability (through inclusive pedagogy).

-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.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Master's degree in Sociology
-Master's degree in a related field and 18 graduate credits in Sociology from an accredited public or private institution.

-Experience with, or willingness to learn, different modes of instruction (online, hybrid, Classroom Live, and modes of the future).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

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 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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