2027-2028 Dual Credit High School Instructor – Basic Arc (SMAW) / Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW / MIG)

Madison Area Technical College; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison College is seeking qualified instructors to deliver college-level welding courses in high school settings under ECAP/dual enrollment.

Current high school teachers with appropriate credentials will teach at partner sites within the Madison College district. Roles emphasize rigorous instruction, student assessment, and alignment with college standards. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, with fall start potential.

Qualifications

• Basic Arc (SMAW) and/or Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) training or credentials.
• Associate’s degree or Journeyworker certification in a related field, plus 2 years (4,000 hours) of related work experience, OR credential combinations described.
• Must have ability to obtain a technical diploma and/or associate’s degree within three years of employment unless waived.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses via ECAP in high school.
• Assist with academic and career planning for dual credit pathways.
• Develop instructional strategies with college faculty mentor.
• Participate in dual credit training and ECAP workshops.
• Advise students on assignments, tests, grades, and course content with mentor.
• Comply with college policies on testing, recording grades, and student support.
• Demonstrate commitment to the college’s mission, values and diversity goals.

Skills

Welding SMAW

Welding GMAW/MIG

Educational technology

Education

Associate’s degree or Journeyworker certification in a related field

Technical diploma or AWS CWI Credential

Job description

Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into WorkdayJob Posting Date:November 1, 2026Application Deadline:April 04, 2027Salary Information:Salary and benefits are not provided.Department:Early College PartnershipsJob Description:Madison College is recruiting a pool of qualified licensed current high school teachers, who meet the Higher Learning Commission and College requirements, to teach the dual credit/concurrent enrollment courses in their high school. (High School must be in the WTCS-defined Madison College district).Applications are accepted on a continuous basis with first review in November for classes beginning the subsequent fall semester. This position will close for submission on April 5, 2027.Salary and benefits are not provided.Organizational Functions and ResponsibilitiesThis position is responsible for the delivery of college courses in the high school setting. This includes following the college curriculum, implementing effective learning strategies, delivering instruction of college-level courses, assessing student learning based on college standards, and participating in college activities at the department level.This position reports to the Dean of the School of Technologies and Trades and the Dean of Early College and Workforce Strategy.Essential DutiesThe following duties are typically expected for this position:Responsible for instruction of courses through the Early College Achievement Program (ECAP).Assist in providing academic and career planning as it relates to the college dual credit course and pathways.Develop and plan appropriate instructional strategies in collaboration with college faculty mentor.Participate in all required dual credit training and required ECAP Workshop and other meetings as determined.Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, and other academic matters in collaboration with college faculty mentor.Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, providing grades on a timely basis, evaluating student performance, and offering student support for their academic needs.Demonstrate a commitment to the college’s mission, vision, and values.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge 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.Skilled in the use of educational technology.Knowledge and ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.Skilled in communications and human relations with population having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities.Qualifications Basic Arc (SMAW) course and / or Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW / MIG) courseAssociate’s degree in a related field or a Journeyworker certification in a related field; ANDTwo (2) years or 4,000 hours of related work experience.OROne of the following Credentials:Technical diploma in a related fieldor Current American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Credential; ANDThree (3) years or 6,000 hours of related work experience; ANDExpectation to obtain a Technical diploma and/or Associate’s degree within three (3) years of employment (unless waived).Note: At least 1 year of occupational work experience (2,000 hours) must be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment (this can be waived if the instructor has at least 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience in the field within the previous 5 years)Special InstructionsApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and you will be notified if you meet the necessary requirements to teach Early College Achievement Program (ECAP) course/s at your high school the following fall. Content-specific training will occur during the spring/summer months. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all processes and procedures at the high school have been followed in order to implement concurrent enrollment courses; the college is not responsible for internal high school business processesAn application is considered incomplete without the following required attachments:Resume documenting related workforce experience as well as direct teaching experienceTranscriptsCopy of DPI licenseSubmission and receipt of this material does not infer acceptance as an Early College Achievement Program (ECAP) instructor.If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email [e-mail] or HR hotline [phone].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 [phone] or [phone] 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 [phone]