Job Description

Kinesiology Instructor

The School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at Madison College is hiring a full-time Kinesiology instructor. Join our Madison College community starting in August 2025 and make a lasting impact on our students' futures! Madison College is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment for all. We strive to make Madison College a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

The department is seeking a reflective and innovative educator who will teach a minimum of 15 contact hours including instruction at our Goodman South campus. The person in this position should be willing and able to do transfer advising, in particular for Kinesiology and Physical Education Teacher Education transfer majors, as well as teach courses related to those transfer goals. Faculty should be comfortable using learning management systems and implementing various instructional delivery methods, from face-to-face to technology-based modalities. In addition, faculty are expected to be innovative in their teaching approaches.

Full-time faculty are employed on a renewing nine-month contract covering the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). Teaching summer courses, when available, is optional and compensated separately.

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. Come be part of our great team!

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of 11:59pm on Monday June 23rd 2025. 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 weeks of July 7th, and second round interviews the week of July 21st. Expected Start date: August 14, 2025.

This position reports to the Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and offers robust benefits including the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Essential Duties:

• Teach Kinesiology courses including, but not limited to, Introduction to Kinesiology, First Aid and CPR, health & wellness classes, Education classes for K-12 Physical Education instructors, and activity-based classes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop course curriculum that is culturally responsive and inclusive of all student identities and experiences.
• Use teaching strategies that are designed to engage students and promote success in mathematics.
• Continuously reflect on and refine teaching practices by engaging with student data to address and eliminate inequities in student experiences and outcomes.
• Contribute to the department by participating in department meetings, events, and service activities such as mentoring, assessment, and governance.
• 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.

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 addressing inequities in student experiences and outcomes across race, gender, class, and disability.
• Desire and ability to teach courses at the collegiate transfer 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 Kinesiology
• or
• Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate credits in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Physical Education

We welcome your application, including the following documents. These materials will provide us with insight into your qualifications and passion for teaching. Note, incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts

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. Due to non-participation in the E-Verify program, we are also unable to consider candidates requiring OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or other work authorizations that would necessitate employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

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