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How much do woodworking instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for woodworking instructor in the United States is $35.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Woodworking Instructor job?

A Woodworking Instructor teaches students the fundamentals of woodworking, including tool use, safety procedures, and various woodworking techniques. They may work in schools, community centers, or private workshops, guiding students in creating projects and improving their skills. Instructors also ensure a safe working environment, providing hands-on demonstrations and individual feedback. The role requires expertise in woodworking, strong communication skills, and a passion for teaching.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Woodworking Instructor?

As a Woodworking Instructor, your daily responsibilities usually involve preparing lesson plans, setting up workspaces and materials, instructing groups or individual students on woodworking skills and safety, and supervising hands-on practice. You'll also be responsible for maintaining tools and equipment, enforcing safety standards, and providing constructive feedback to help students improve. Collaboration with other instructors or program coordinators is common, especially when planning curricula or organizing exhibitions of student work. This role combines direct teaching with ongoing support, ensuring students build both technical competence and creative confidence in woodworking.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Woodworking Instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Woodworking Instructor, you need expertise in woodworking techniques, safety protocols, and instructional skills, often supported by professional experience or formal training in carpentry or woodworking. Familiarity with woodworking machinery, hand tools, and sometimes first aid or teaching certifications is important for effective and safe instruction. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners are key soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure that students gain practical skills in a safe, supportive learning environment and that classes run efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Woodworking Instructor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,523 per year, or $35.8 per hour.

PT Instructor Pool - Anthropology and Archaeology

Madison College

Madison, WI โ€ข On-site

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Facilitate student learning in the Anthropology program, including courses in Anthropology.

  • Develop and plan instructional strategies and alternative delivery methods, including hybrid, face-to-face, and online course delivery.

  • Assist and advise students with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.


Job description

Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday
Job Posting Date:
January 30, 2026
Application Deadline:
Salary Information:
Salary depends upon 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 Anthropology and Archaeology 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 Anthropology 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 & 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 Anthropology program, including but not limited to the following courses: Anthropology.
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 Anthropology OR Master's Degree in related area with 18 graduate credits in Anthropology 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.
If interested, please complete the required online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and transcripts (unofficial copy). Please note that all transcripts will be checked for verification of accreditation before hire. This pool will close on approximately January 31, 2027. If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with Madison College, you will be asked to reapply to a new pool. All communications will be through the email provided on your application materials.
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