Faculty Development Specialist, WTCS Professional Growth Grant (Part-Time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College seeks a part-time Specialist, Faculty Development to design, deliver, and coordinate onboarding, training, and development initiatives, with emphasis on FQAS and instructional effectiveness. This role reports to the Director, Center for Teaching Excellence and collaborates across Academic Affairs, Online Learning, HR, and leaders to support faculty success.

The position focuses on monitoring faculty progress, delivering workshops and coaching, and continuously

Qualifications

• Experience with onboarding and faculty development.
• Knowledge of Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) requirements.
• Ability to design and evaluate onboarding programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and coordinate onboarding and development workshops.
• Coordinate faculty observations, coaching and professional learning plans.
• Track compliance with FQAS and report progress to leadership.
• Collaborate with HR, Online Learning, and academic leadership.

Skills

Adult learning

Course design

Educational technology

Teaching skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in education, curriculum, learning and development, or closely related field

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, curriculum, learning and development, or closely related field

Tools

Google Suite

Spreadsheets

Job description

Under the direction of the Director, Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), the Specialist, Faculty Development, supports faculty success through the design, delivery, and coordination of onboarding, training, and development initiatives, with a primary focus on Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) requirements, instructional effectiveness, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Work is cross-functional and diverse. Challenging, high-volume environment requires multitasking skills, the ability to meet deadlines and deal with difficult situations. Receives limited supervision within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures.

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 share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

• Faculty Onboarding and FQAS Coordination: Collaborates in the development, delivery, and evaluation of new faculty onboarding and supports faculty through their initial Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) cycle by providing workshops, one-on-one guidance, and resources to ensure completion of required competencies. Tracks and monitors faculty progress and compliance with FQAS requirements from hire through completion, including instructional, administrative, and system expectations, and generates reports to support oversight and ensure timely completion.
• Faculty Coaching, Observation and Development: Coordinates and conducts classroom observations, monitors peer coaching and instructional skill development, and works directly with faculty to support instructional practices, classroom management, and completion of professional learning plans.
• Training and Program Development: Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development workshops, training sessions, and institutional learning events (e.g., MATC Day, Team Day, Faculty Professional Learning Days), and contributes to the development of learning academies, communities of practice, and professional development programming.
• Assessment, Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Evaluates the effectiveness and quality of faculty onboarding and development experiences, collects and analyzes data on faculty progress and engagement, and recommends improvements to programs and processes to enhance faculty success and compliance.
• Faculty Support and Issue Resolution: Collaborates with the CTE team, Online Learning, HR, and academic leadership to develop training resources, support faculty development needs, and recommend new learning opportunities aligned with emerging trends, technology, and best practices in teaching and learning. Provides guidance and support to faculty on instructional, compliance, and professional development matters, collaborating with supervisors and stakeholders as needed to address concerns and support successful outcomes.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education ADA practices with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience

A verification of education will be conducted if a candidate is selected for the position.

• Associate’s degree in education, curriculum, learning and development, or closely related field (e.g. instructional design, organizational leadership, educational technology, design experience, or educational Psychology) and;
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degreeor higher in education, curriculum, learning and development, or closely related field (e.g. instructional design, organizational leadership, educational technology, design experience, or educational Psychology)

and at least one (1) year of relevant experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Business insight
• Balances stakeholders
• Resourcefulness
• Drives results
• Attracts top talent
• Drives engagement
• Builds effective teams
• Drives vision and purpose
• Manages ambiguity
• Courage
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action-oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and the scholarship of teaching and learning – including learning styles, distance learning theories and practices, and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Strong course design skills and demonstrated knowledge of educational technology.
• Demonstrated teaching and facilitation skills, including classroom management and engagement strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including spreadsheets and Google Suite.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and serve as a leadership role to others.
• Ability to establish workflows, manages multiple projects, and meets necessary deadlines

Start Date

This position supports the Center for Teaching Excellence area and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours

This position is a part-time position and works approximately 20 hours per week. This is a 100% on site/in person student facing position at our Milwaukee Downtown Campus.

Must be able to work Monday thru Thursday from approximately 1 - 6 pm. (no exceptions)

All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Note

This is a WTCS Professional Growth Grant funded position and is subject to renewal parameters on July 1, 2027. If additional funding is not secured the position may end.

Compensation

Hourly pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Interview

Selected qualified candidates will be invited to a in-person (Milwaukee DT Campus) interview which will be scheduled within two weeks of postings closing date.

EEO

Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email [e-mail].