Instructor, Civil Engineering Technology (Part-time)

Milwaukee-Area-Technical-College; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College seeks part-time faculty to teach Civil Engineering courses across daytime and evening slots at multiple MATC campuses, with online and virtual modalities available. You will develop curricula, advise students, and collaborate with advisory committees to ensure student success.

Start date: Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Hours vary by course and campus; assignments are temporary, with in-person, online, and hybrid modalities supported.

Qualifications

• Two years (4,000 hours) of work experience in Civil Engineering or Technology.
• One year of teaching Civil Engineering course work at the post-secondary level within the last five years.
• Surveying Engineering experience highly preferred.
• Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor license from the State of Wisconsin is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and teaching-related activities.
• Manage the classroom/laboratory.
• Develop curriculum and monitor and revise as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness.
• 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 program and assist in recruitment and retention of students.

Skills

Teaching

Student Advising

Curriculum Development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree

Associate's Degree (AAS) in Civil Engineering Technology

Land Surveyor License from the State of Wisconsin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google

Blackboard Ultra

Job description

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.

Three (3) part-time vacancies available.

Under the direction of the Dean of STEM, develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of daytime or evening Civil Engineering courses. May require teaching courses at multiple MATC campuses, business and community to include online and virtual modalities. Additional and related duties include participation in department and advisory meetings, department and college functions, course and curriculum development in both traditional and non-traditional formats, online courses, staff development, conduct open labs (if/when necessary), student advising, student outcome assessment and quality review assessment and implementation, student organization involvement, recruitment and retention of students, and other duties as assigned. Required to remain current with industry trends and technologies in the marketplace.

• 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.

Must have one (1) of the following:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree such as Structural Engineering, Surveying Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Environmental Engineering.


• Associate's Degree (AAS) in Civil Engineering Technology.


• Land Surveyor License from the State of Wisconsin.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Must have a two (2) years (4,000 hours) of work experience in the Civil Engineering or Technology field. In addition, one of the following must be met:

• At least one (1) year of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years.

• One (1) year of teaching Civil Engineering course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years.

Surveying Engineering experience highly preferred.

LICENSURE

A Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor license from the State of Wisconsin is preferred.

Standards of Teaching Excellence

• Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success


• Classroom Management


• Planning/Organization


• Content Mastery and Currency


• Teaching Methodology


• Assessment of Student Learning


• Professional Contributions

Essential Technology

• Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)


• Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system


• Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

Essential Supportive Technology

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with Self-Service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters.


• Blackboard Ultra - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems.


• Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology.


• Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (e.g. social networking applications).

Start Date: This position supports the STEM Pathway and is available to start in the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. This position is part of the part-time faculty pool, with the start date contingent upon course availability.

Hours: This is a part-time faculty pool position. This is an "applicant pool" posting. Assignments are temporary, not guaranteed, can vary in hours/days, and will depend entirely on course availability and department needs each semester. All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin. We are seeking candidates with flexibility to teach assignments to include any combination of the following:

• Instructional Modality: In-person, online, and/or hybrid


• Teaching Times: Daytime, evening, and/or weekend classes

Salary: 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.

Interview: As part of the interview process, selected candidates are required to prepare and present an interactive theory lesson and simulated teaching demonstration lasting 10 minutes of the overall interview time, which may be conducted in-person or virtually.

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.