PT Instructor Pool - Political Science

Madison Area Technical College; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated candidates to teach part-time courses for the Political Science program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis for potential per-course assignments, including day, evening, and weekend classes.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Political Science (or related area with 18 graduate credits in Political Science).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies including learner-centered instruction, assessment, and inclusive practices.
• Skill in using educational technology and alternative delivery methods.
• Ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning in the Political Science program and deliver instruction for Political Science courses.
• Develop and plan instructional strategies and delivery methods, including hybrid, face-to-face, and online.
• Participate in in-service meetings, staff development, or other department activities.
• Advise students on assignments, tests, grades, course content, and career concerns.
• Comply with college policies on testing, record-keeping, grading, and maintaining office hours for student support.
• MaintainInstructor competencies as aligned with the Faculty Quality Assurance System.
• Demonstrate commitment to the college’s mission, vision and values.

Skills

Educational methods

Educational technology

Multicultural perspectives

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Political Science or related field with 18 graduate credits in Political Science

Job description

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Job Posting Date:

October 30, 2026

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:

Salary depends on workload.

Department:

School of AHSS_PTF Social Sciences

Job Description:

Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to teach part time courses for the Political Science program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the 2026-2027 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 the Political Science program 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 Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

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 Political Science program, including but not limited to the following courses: Political Science.
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, staff development training 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 as 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 Political Science OR Master’s degree in related area with 18 graduate credits in Political Science from an accredited public or private institution.

a. Foreign Transcript Evaluation: If using a foreign transcript for qualification, applicant must provide a course-by-course evaluation report to verify foreign transcript 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.

Please note that all transcripts will be checked for verification of accreditation before hire. This pool will close on approximately January 31, 2027.

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 [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].