Metal Fabrication Instructor

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Job Posting Date:

October 3, 2025

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:

$62,000 - $82,000

Department:

School of T&T_Mfg,Transport&Biotech Faculty & Staff

Job Description:

 Madison College is hiring a full-time Metal Fabrication Instructor for our Fort Atkinson campus. Teaching experience is not required as we welcome those with industry experience. 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, if available, 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 believes every instructor 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 Nov 2, 2025, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice.

Our goal is to conduct first round in-person interviews the week of November 10th, and second round in person interviews with a teaching demonstration beginning the week of December 3rd for a January 5th, 2026, hire date.

This position is responsible for Metal Fabrication instruction at the technical/occupational program 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.

A faculty member in this position can expect to teach Metal Fabrication and Welding program level classes - subject to change dependent on departmental needs. Teaching will occur in person at our Fort Atkinson campus. All faculty are expected to be able to teach in a variety of formats, with training provided as needed for non-traditional delivery methods.

This position reports to the Associate Dean of the School of Technologies and Trades.

Madison College offers a generous benefit program including health and dental benefits and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). This position does not offer a relocation package.

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.

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/ability to learn 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 the 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:

Education:

*Technical diploma with the ability to obtain an Associate’s degree or a Journey worker certification in a related field within 3 years of hire. (Madison College offers tuition reimbursement)

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

OR

One of the following credentials:

*Fabrication & Manufacturers Association Fundamentals certification

*Current American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Credential

and

*Three (3) years or 6,000 hours of related work experience

*Expectation to obtain a Technical diploma and/or Associate's degree within three (3) years of employment

Note: At least one (1) year of the required occupational work experience must have occurred within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of appointment.

This requirement may be waived for applicants who have at least two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in the field within the same five-year period.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES (incomplete applications will not be considered):

• A cover letter
• A current resume or CV
• Unofficial transcripts

Teaching Demonstration: 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 [email protected] or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

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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