Diesel & Powertrain Instructor – Technical Diploma

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage: $40 per course hour

Prep time compensation: addl 45 min of

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks a part-time instructor for the Diesel and Powertrain Servicing program starting January 2026. The role involves teaching assigned classroom and shop courses, developing curriculum, and leading related program activities in a dynamic technical education environment.

The instructor will manage classes, maintain shop safety and equipment, support student success, and collaborate with industry partners.

Qualifications

• Must have a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Diesel/Automotive Servicing or a closely related field (Heavy Equipment Repair / Agricultural Equipment Repair).
• One of: seven years of work experience with Diploma, or five years with Associate Degree.
• At least one year of work experience in last five years, or two years of teaching Diesel/Automotive Servicing coursework in last five years.
• ASE Master Technician for Medium/Heavy Truck (T1–T8) certification must be possessed or obtained within 2 years.
• Standards of Teaching Excellence: Understanding Students, Classroom Management, Planning/Organization, Content Mastery, Teaching Methodology, Assessment, Professional Contributions.
• Essential Technology: Email systems, voicemail, Microsoft Office/Google.
• Self-Service or other student information systems, Blackboard Ultra, tech-based instructional delivery, emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and teaching-related activities.
• Manage the classroom/laboratory.
• Develop curriculum and monitor/evaluate course effectiveness.
• Manage equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assess student performance and advise on academic issues.
• Collaborate with advisory committee in the program area.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings.
• Promote the program and assist in recruiting and marketing MATC.
• Support student organizations and activities.
• Develop relationships with business and industry.
• Complete program evaluation and follow-up.
• Maintain certification and stay current in field.

Job description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks a part-time instructor for the Diesel and Powertrain Servicing program starting January 2026. The role involves teaching assigned classroom and shop courses, developing curriculum, and leading related program activities in a dynamic technical education environment.

The instructor will manage classes, maintain shop safety and equipment, support student success, and collaborate with industry partners.