Instructor, Mechanical Design (Part-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
• Manage the classroom/laboratory.
• Develop curriculum and monitor and revise as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness; assist in program/department evaluation. **
• Manage equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assess student performance.
• Advise students on academic issues. **
• Collaborate with advisory committee in program/department area. **
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings. **
• Promote the education/training program/department, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to promote educational opportunities at MATC.
• Support student organizations and activities. **
• Develop relationships with business and industry. **
• Complete program/department evaluation and follow-up.
• Maintain certification, continue professional development and stay current in field.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience:
Candidate must have one of the following sets of education and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Material Science/Metallurgical Technology, or equivalent and must have 2 years (4000 hours) of work experience in the Mechanical Design, Engineering, Material Science/Metallurgical Technology or Technology Fields.

• Associate's Degree in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering Technology; Design Technology; Material Science/Metallurgical Technology; Computer Aided Design Technology or other equivalent subfields within 5 years (10,000 hours) of occupational related experience and training.

• At least one year of work experience must have occurred within the past five (5) years

• Two (2) years of teaching Mechanical Design, Material Science/Metallurgical Technology or Engineering course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years.

• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including in-person and online.
• Experience using a variety of instructional methods including: face-to-face, blended, and 100% online preferred.
• Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency.
• Working knowledge of computers and software related to instructional area including MS Office/Google Suite, data systems, mobile technologies, web conference tools, and social networking; and knowledge of, or willing to learn, Blackboard or similar learning management system (LMS) preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic competency attainment.
• Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.
• Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction.

• Effective Communication through Speaking and Listening
• Effective Communication through Writing
• Mathematical Competency
• Effective Problem Solving
• Global Awareness
• Professionalism
• Technology Competency

• Email - Experience with email systems
• Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
• Computer - Experience with software to prepare documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.

• Online Learning Management and Information Systems used for instruction, student advising, student programs/departments, grading, class schedules and rosters, etc.
• Experience delivering synchronous instruction using multi-media based, and emerging technologies.
• Experience delivering distance learning where applicable.

Start Date: This position supports the STEM Pathway and is available to start in the fall semester or August 2025.

Hours: Up to 19 hours weekly, in-person, primarily based out of the Multi-Campus. Work is conducted during scheduled course hours, Monday - Friday. Hours vary based on departmental needs. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.

Salary: Beginning in the fall of 2024 the starting hourly wage for all part-time faculty is $40 per course hour of teaching. Part-time faculty are also compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and prep time which is equivalent to $70 per hour. This starting hourly wage of $40 an hour is non-negotiable unless market conditions dictate otherwise.

Interviews: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.